blockbuster
noun
block·bust·er
ˈbläk-ˌbə-stər 
often attributive
1
: a very large high-explosive bomb
2
: one that is notably expensive, effective, successful, large, or extravagant
3
: 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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From extreme sports competitions to Super Bowl commercials and Hollywood blockbusters, Jennings opens up about his craft, his friendship with creative partner Rob Harris, and the shattering tragedy that changed the trajectory of his life.
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Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 12 Sep. 2024
Just last year, Greta Gerwig’s blockbuster Barbie film inspired a Wrangler x Barbie collab.
—Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Sep. 2024
Walker Wright filed her declaration as part of a new motion asking a Los Angeles County judge to reject the claims lodged against her in Presley’s blockbuster elder abuse lawsuit filed against her and Kruse, as well as Kruse’s husband and another business associate, in July.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2024
Sotheby’s is bringing a blockbuster 31-piece private collection of mostly rare Patek Philippes to auction this November with a high estimate of $22 million.
—Carol Besler, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2024
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Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 12 Sep. 2024
Just last year, Greta Gerwig’s blockbuster Barbie film inspired a Wrangler x Barbie collab.
—Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Sep. 2024
Walker Wright filed her declaration as part of a new motion asking a Los Angeles County judge to reject the claims lodged against her in Presley’s blockbuster elder abuse lawsuit filed against her and Kruse, as well as Kruse’s husband and another business associate, in July.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2024
Sotheby’s is bringing a blockbuster 31-piece private collection of mostly rare Patek Philippes to auction this November with a high estimate of $22 million.
—Carol Besler, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2024
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blockbuster
noun
block·bust·er
ˈbläk-ˌbəs-tər
: one that is very large, successful, or violent
a blockbuster of a movie
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