tentpole

noun

tent·pole ˈtent-ˌpōl

: a big-budget movie whose earnings are expected to compensate the studio for its less profitable movies

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Josh Hart added another double-double with 15 points and 14 rebounds, but the Knicks shot just 4-of-22 as a team from deep and lost the battle in both the turnover and rebound margin, two key Thibodeau tentpoles for winning basketball. —

Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2025 Lori, who in recent years oversaw the launch of Closers and Latino Leaders, will also continue to run and contribute to tentpole projects like Person of the Year. —

Time Pr, TIME, 2 Jan. 2025 For the first time, the league’s tentpole outdoor game will be held on New Year’s Eve (5 p.m. ET, TNT, Max, Sportsnet). —

Carol Schram, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024 Through the relationship, Betches will have access to the league’s key tentpole events such as the Super Bowl and NFL Draft to create and produce content. —

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