blockbuster

noun

block·bust·er ˈbläk-ˌbə-stər

often attributive

Synonyms of blockbuster next

: a very large high-explosive bomb

: one that is notably expensive, effective, successful, large, or extravagant

: 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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Unfortunately for Sony, Peter and Jon did not come up with any blockbusters during their tenure at Sony Pictures. —

Kim Masters, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024 Three heavyweight Hollywood blockbusters will face off at the box office in November, each vying for audience attention, ticket sales and time on theaters’ biggest screens. —

Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024 The film was a blockbuster but received mixed reviews. —

Ramin Setoodeh, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024 He was traded to the Pelicans as part of the Lakers' blockbuster package for All-NBA superstar center Anthony Davis. —

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