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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On Thursday, January 29, the Preservation Board announced its latest selections, and among them are some modern Hollywood blockbusters, a few Old Hollywood favorites, six different silent films, four documentaries, and the first time a Ken Burns film has been added to the national collection.
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Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Merck’s blockbuster drug Keytruda, an early immunotherapy that treats lung cancer and melanoma, among others, has $30 billion in annual sales.
—Amy Feldman, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
While Debí Tirar Más Fotos began with less fanfare compared to Bad Bunny’s past blockbuster releases, its early reception spoke to the power of good music traveling on its own merits.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
On Thursday, January 29, the Preservation Board announced its latest selections, and among them are some modern Hollywood blockbusters, a few Old Hollywood favorites, six different silent films, four documentaries, and the first time a Ken Burns film has been added to the national collection.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Blockbuster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blockbuster. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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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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