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also gangbuster
as in excellent
of the very best kind
most of the pop singers in the competition were anything but gangbusters
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Recent Examples of gangbusters
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
Adjective
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
Adjective
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Alliums are excellent neighbors to beets, brassicas, tomatoes, and more.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2026
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This bracelet makes an excellent Mother’s Day jewelry gift.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
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That church would become a topic of scrutiny and sensationalism by regional lawmen and news outlets alike throughout much of 1912.—
Lauren Nicole Henley,
The Conversation,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Curtis Strange continues to be absolutely terrific working The Masters alongside the equally terrific Scott Van Pelt for ESPN.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Munson is a terrific burst of fresh air, enlivening the coach car with humor built from relationship foibles.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Chernyshov is a big, strong (6-foot-3, about 200 pounds) winger and modern power-forward type where driving is a part of his identity, but not to a bullish fault as his only focus, and his skill/finesse might take on greater emphasis.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Polish Remover Wipes are TSA-approved and great for travel.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But that is the context of a wonderful performance.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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And serialization is a glorious, wonderful thing that happens automatically to a show that people love.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The best mom with the awesome lunchboxes, who volunteers, and cleans the house.—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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But honestly, during it – that was awesome.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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After starting the season very slowly, Alvarez hit a superb hat-trick in a 3-2 win over Rayo Vallecano in September.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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And the composer’s friend and champion Susanna Mälkki conducts a superb cast and nimble orchestra, making all the complexity crystalline.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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One one side, a lovely mother and daughter in the middle of planning her wedding.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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This is a lovely array of dresses, and it is pulled from a collection that DAM’s fans and supporters can easily admire.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Gangbusters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gangbusters. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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