blockbuster
noun
block·bust·er
ˈbläk-ˌbə-stər 
often attributive
1
: a very large high-explosive bomb
2
: one that is notably expensive, effective, successful, large, or extravagant
3
: one who engages in blockbusting
Examples of blockbuster in a Sentence
a 900-page blockbuster of a novel
the movie is expected to be the biggest blockbuster of the summer
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Then, a blockbuster trade in February dealt superstar Luka Dončić to the team, and saw the departure of James’ teammate and friend, Anthony Davis.
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Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 17 June 2025
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In a clever flex of corporate synergy, Apple promoted its first summer blockbuster with the release of a haptic trailer that imitates the purr of an F1 engine in the palms of your hands.
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The French actor is coming off recent French blockbusters The Three Musketeers, parts 1 and 2, and Quentin Dupieux’s 2024 Cannes festival opener The Second Act.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2025
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Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 17 June 2025
Memphis sent Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic in a blockbuster deal, landing a sizable return that included Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, four unprotected first-round picks, and a first-round pick swap.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
In a clever flex of corporate synergy, Apple promoted its first summer blockbuster with the release of a haptic trailer that imitates the purr of an F1 engine in the palms of your hands.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 17 June 2025
The French actor is coming off recent French blockbusters The Three Musketeers, parts 1 and 2, and Quentin Dupieux’s 2024 Cannes festival opener The Second Act.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2025
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“Blockbuster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blockbuster. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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blockbuster
noun
block·bust·er
ˈbläk-ˌbəs-tər
: one that is very large, successful, or violent
a blockbuster of a movie
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