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adjective

ˈgaŋ-ˌbə-stərz How to pronounce gangbusters (audio)
variants also gangbuster
Definition of gangbustersnext
as in excellent
of the very best kind most of the pop singers in the competition were anything but gangbusters

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gangbusters

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noun

plural of gangbuster
as in lawmen

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Recent Examples of gangbusters
Adjective
Micron Technology’s stock came into the day having more than tripled for the year following gangbuster growth, for example. — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2026 None of the issues with this year’s telecast were a problem for us in the room, who simply got to enjoy two gangbuster Original Song performances and a surprise Barbra Streisand concert. — Nate Jones, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026 Jaap Arriens | Nurphoto | Getty Images Retail investors have had a gangbuster year in 2025. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2025 Tallboy’s gangbuster 2025 sales speak to the intensity of the Bay Area’s martini craze, which after a few years shows no signs of abating. — Esther Mobley, San Francisco Chronicle, 15 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gangbusters
  1. excellent
  2. lawmen
  3. terrific
  4. great
  5. wonderful
  6. awesome
  7. superb
  8. lovely
Adjective
  • An individual company can maintain excellent controls and favorable claims experience while still facing higher pricing because the market has deteriorated around it.
    — Randy Sadler, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Food and drink The property’s on-site restaurant serves decent New American fare in a room that offers the same excellent views as the penthouses, or on the hotel’s delightful terrace during the warmer months.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of excellent
Noun
  • The moral decay of Karensville might as well be Charlottesville and the epithet-spewing McLeoud behaves too much like myriad red-state lawmen for comfort.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
  • As the lawmen avoided the beam of light and approached the car, the suspects were able to get inside and lock the doors.
    — Dave Duffey, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2026
Definition of lawmen
Adjective
  • Jordan Lawler pinch-ran but was caught stealing on a terrific throw by Marlins catcher Joe Mack.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Scott tears into the Bard’s lines — his Hamlet is terrific — and the spotlight is more on his sense of humor than his pain.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of terrific
Adjective
  • Indeed, as much as Chicago has looked to past mayors as larger-than-life figures, the city rarely has accomplished anything great without the active involvement of its business community.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Evolution When asked about the greatest innovation of humans, people will often say language or fire.
    — Hannah Little, Scientific American, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of great
Adjective
  • That there’s a wonderful wedge salad to brighten up the plate is just icing on the cake.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Ornamental grasses are a wonderful way to spruce up your lawn or add some softness and movement to your garden.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of wonderful
Adjective
  • San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy looked awesome, and its defense looked even better.
    — Chris Branch, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • For our two main characters, their version of hell is kind of awesome in some ways.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of awesome
Adjective
  • Typically, Mora will pick up the ball in the left channel and run at a defender, before slowing to a jog, then use his superb balance to burst past his flat-footed opponent on either side, like in this example against Fiorentina last month.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Cam Schlitter gave up one run and two hits in eight superb innings, and the New York Yankees scored five two-out runs in the 10th in a series-clinching, 6-3 victory over the Angels on Wednesday night at Angel Stadium.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of superb
Adjective
  • Food and drink Another lovely perk is your choice of breakfast from the à la carte menu at The Barn, the hotel’s more casual restaurant.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Sandy is very, very funny and smart, and Nic was just lovely.
    — Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of lovely

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