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as in success
a person or thing that is successful
the movie is expected to be the biggest blockbuster of the summer
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as in whale
something that is unusually large and powerful
a blockbuster of a fighter plane
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Recent Examples of blockbuster
For Blunt, Spielberg's fixation on everyday characters is a refreshing change of pace compared to other blockbuster projects.
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Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 9 June 2026
Vinted’s rapid growth and multi-billion dollar valuation have fueled intense speculation regarding a potential blockbuster IPO.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 9 June 2026
With Giannis Antetokounmpo heavily discussed on the trade market, league insiders have floated Brown’s name as a central piece in potential multi-team blockbuster packages.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 8 June 2026
Following the success of The Lost Boys, Sutherland went on to star in blockbusters A Few Good Men (1991), The Three Musketeers (1993), A Time to Kill (1996) and more.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
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Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 9 June 2026
Vinted’s rapid growth and multi-billion dollar valuation have fueled intense speculation regarding a potential blockbuster IPO.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 9 June 2026
With Giannis Antetokounmpo heavily discussed on the trade market, league insiders have floated Brown’s name as a central piece in potential multi-team blockbuster packages.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 8 June 2026
Following the success of The Lost Boys, Sutherland went on to star in blockbusters A Few Good Men (1991), The Three Musketeers (1993), A Time to Kill (1996) and more.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blockbuster
Noun
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Part of the reason this show is a success is that the women at its center understand that the secret formula is brutal honesty.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
10 Dec. 2025
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The Royals have found success with the sixth pick.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Dec. 2025
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These graveyards form when whale carcasses fall to the sea floor, becoming a sustaining snack for nearby critters.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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The Canadian Whale Institute said Friday that efforts to find the whale have been unsuccessful and the search has been hampered by bad weather.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Death has a way of pulling people together, and that’s exactly what unfolds in season 2, episode 4 of the hit Taylor Sheridan series.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
7 Dec. 2025
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The Last Dance, Hong Kong’s entry for the Best International Oscar race, hasn’t only been a hit with local critics.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
6 Dec. 2025
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The streaming giant has been contacted for comment.—
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The contributions to Becerra and Bonta are one signal that AI giants and their employees have taken notice, investing in state elections in addition to congressional races.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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La Salle College High School beat Pittsburgh Central Catholic 34-20 Saturday night as senior safety Joey O'Brien had a monster game.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
8 Dec. 2025
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Clegg says by the late 1800s, Krampus became the most notable, recognized version of these monsters.—
Deena Prichep,
NPR,
8 Dec. 2025
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Your kids can pick out their favorite pattern—dinosaurs, flowers, rainbows, and cars are all options—and the bag can be tucked into their backpack, tote, or duffel.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2026
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Hughes pushed back on claims that runoff from construction will impact the Paluxy River near the dinosaur tracks.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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The gene expression in the muscle tissue suggested a predominance of slow-twitch muscle fibers indicating the mammoth's muscles were built for stamina, ideal for long, steady travel across the cold, expansive steppes.—
Jay Kakade
December 03,
New Atlas,
3 Dec. 2025
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In 1914, 30 mammoths were found at the pits.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Blockbuster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blockbuster. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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