1
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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2
as in whale
something that is unusually large and powerful
a blockbuster of a fighter plane
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Recent Examples of blockbuster
The blockbuster collection shifted another 12,000 copies last frame, according to Luminate.
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
In a recent interview with GQ, the 61-year-old actor described how the big-budget blockbuster reaffirmed his thrill for acting.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 27 June 2025
The Supreme Court term has given the Trump administration a series of major wins in the final blockbuster week of its term.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 27 June 2025
Thursday’s dedication gathering came just days after Jaws — ushering in the era of the summer blockbuster — celebrated its 50th anniversary.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2025
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
In a recent interview with GQ, the 61-year-old actor described how the big-budget blockbuster reaffirmed his thrill for acting.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 27 June 2025
The Supreme Court term has given the Trump administration a series of major wins in the final blockbuster week of its term.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 27 June 2025
Thursday’s dedication gathering came just days after Jaws — ushering in the era of the summer blockbuster — celebrated its 50th anniversary.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blockbuster
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Since moving into the position, von Eschenbach launched the university’s first Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning and has focused on growing enrollment, advancing student success, and strengthening community impact, according to a news release.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 June 2025
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With the original film debuting nearly 15 years ago, nostalgia played a huge role in its success.—
Braedon Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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But staff say whales have been spotted in the area, with humpbacks finally making a return after a 25-year absence.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2025
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The House Natural Resources Committee has also suggested weakening the Marine Mammal Protection Act with an apparent intent to unravel protections for species like the North Atlantic right whale and the Gulf of Mexico Rice’s whale.—
Christine Peterson,
Vox,
27 June 2025
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This one is a blended malt whisky aged in first-fill sherry casks that’s proven to be a particular hit in Asian markets.—
Felipe Schrieberg,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The first film ignited to $30 million domestically and $45 million globally and became a sleeper hit for Universal and Blumhouse, ultimately earning $180 million against a $12 million budget.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
1 July 2025
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Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images Mexico has gone without loss thus far in the 2025 Gold Cup, though things have been far from perfect for the CONCACAF giants, as Mexico narrowly defeated the Dominican Republic 3-2 in its Gold Cup opener.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
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The retail giant has also been working to upgrade its conversational AI tool, which allows employees to ask questions about store layout, upcoming shifts and more.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
27 June 2025
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Call of Cthulhu flipped a lot of gaming conventions on their head with characters that degraded over time and scenarios that rewarded fleeing monsters instead of slaying them.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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Complaining on NextDoor about traffic, some locals fled downtown Austin like a movie monster was stomping behind them.—
Ramon Ramirez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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The dinosaurs revert to instinct and viciously attack humans, thereby creating chilling suspense for audiences.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Unlike some of the recent Jurassic movies, Koepp wanted the latest installment to get away from the idea of dinosaurs living in modern society.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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And likewise, some Asian animals, such as the ancestors of the mammoth, came walking through and lived in the Americas for thousands of years.—
Ari Daniel,
Smithsonian Magazine,
12 June 2025
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The logo represents the city, as mammoths used to live in Utah during the last ice age.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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“Blockbuster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blockbuster. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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