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Definition of blockbuster
1 : a very large high-explosive bomb
2 : one that is notably expensive, effective, successful, large, or extravagant
3 : one who engages in blockbusting
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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
Recent Examples of blockbuster from the Web
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Songs: Blockbuster Night Part 1, Close Your Eyes, Down K.Flay (Sunday) K.Flay, known to those close to her as Kristine Flaherty, had no intention of striking stardom a few years ago.
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Create a cozy space to recline, pass the popcorn, and voila: instant blockbuster with the fam.
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Also, with huge blockbusters come amazing fashion collabs.
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His replacement will be Mitchell, a 45-year-old former Navy officer whose life story is more dramatic than most Hollywood blockbusters.
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The Hollywood Reporter also notes that the budget for Dark Universe films could vary widely, with lower-budget projects intermingled with the blowout Mummy-style blockbusters.
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Having strong women both in front of and behind the camera of a blockbuster is something that happens far too rarely.
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First Known Use of blockbuster
1942
BLOCKBUSTER Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of blockbuster for English Language Learners
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: something that is very large, expensive, or successful
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