BLOCKBUSTERS Synonyms: 87 Similar and Opposite Words

blockbusters

noun

plural of blockbuster

as in successes

a person or thing that is successful the movie is expected to be the biggest blockbuster of the summer

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something that is unusually large and powerful a blockbuster of a fighter plane

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Recent Examples of blockbusters Drawn Together placed first, above blockbusters such as Project Hail Mary in fourth and Masters of the Universe in fifth, in the latest Prime Video film ranking, for the week of September 7-13. — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026 At the same time that audiences are embracing big blockbusters on the biggest screens, the theatrical industry has also seen a return of moviegoers for smaller-budget and genre films. — Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026 This summer has been notable for big blockbusters, but which mid-budget movies were a hit? — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026 But an actor who came up on huge blockbusters like Lord of the Rings and Pirates of the Caribbean was unprepared for the speed at which the German auteur was prepared to move. — Nate Jones, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026 In the ’90s, when blockbusters reigned supreme, department stores were the category’s main point of sale but today consumers buy fragrances online, and via specialty beauty and niche fragrance shops. — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026 But unlike The Eras Tour, starring the biggest musician in the world, the company is not necessarily aiming for blockbusters, and will instead focus on small and medium sized films. — Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2026 The creative team spoke out, as did industry folks who’d seen the film, like Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the directing team behind blockbusters like Project Hail Mary and the Spider-Verse movies. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2026 The *Endgame Encore* re-release, with its new footage and vibrant color grade, serves as a key test, relying on certified screens to deliver its enhanced visual experience and potentially boost future Disney blockbusters. — Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

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Even those successes are now outshone by three straight seasons outside the playoffs, including 6-11 last year, his first losing campaign since the postseason runs.

— Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
There have been some modest successes in tracking down looted antiquities.

— Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of successes

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The public is advised to stay alert, particularly in active waterways with boat traffic, as whales can surface unexpectedly.

— Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026
The scientists also found evidence of specialized, super-sized neurons involved in social cognition only found in large-brain mammals like elephants, whales, and primates, including humans.

— Megan Molteni, STAT, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of whales

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Michael Busch and Miguel Amaya each doubled and singled for the Cubs, who finished with 13 hits.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2026
Reliever Seth Halvorsen gave up three hits without recording an out in the ninth, but the Dodgers had built up enough of a lead to weather a Washington (67-76) comeback attempt.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of hits

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As tech giants race to expand computing infrastructure, Nvidia has emerged as the single biggest beneficiary of the current AI boom.

— , CNBC, 18 Sep. 2026
Its technology unit, Aramco Digital, has agreements with global tech giants including Microsoft, Qualcomm, and Groq — subsequently acquired by Nvidia — to collaborate in Saudi Arabia.

— Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of giants

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Inter Double winners in Italy, Inter have lost Denzel Dumfries but supplemented their squad with a bunch of Englishmen, namely the ‘Three Lions’ of John Stones, Djed Spence and Curtis Jones.

— Nick Miller, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
The four group winners progress directly to Thursday’s quarterfinals, while the teams that finish second and third face playoffs Tuesday or Wednesday to determine which join the group winners already through to the final eight.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of winners

Noun

One entered the pair of R&B titans into the Congressional Record, while another officially recognized Brown and Usher’s artistry in the state of Texas.

— Michael Saponara, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2026
Everywhere millionaires don’t get the same attention as eccentric tech titans, finance executives, or famous entertainers.

— Eric Zwick, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2026

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