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as in successes
a person or thing that is successful
the movie is expected to be the biggest blockbuster of the summer
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as in whales
something that is unusually large and powerful
a blockbuster of a fighter plane
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Recent Examples of blockbusters
The fest boss was talking about Hollywood blockbusters and challenging small and independent movies create a great mix of offerings for film buffs.
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Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Dec. 2024
December has become a quieter period for superstars to deliver projects as tastes and consumption habits have changed throughout the years, so there aren’t a ton of potential blockbusters that were released on the first Friday of this month.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Eventually, Spielberg came around, of course, recognizing the brilliance of the score that became integral to one of the great Hollywood blockbusters of all time.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
His list is long with films that have grossed billions of dollars and encompass Hollywood’s biggest stars and filmmakers spread across titles like 12 Monkeys, American Hustle, Three Kings, The Dark Knight Trilogy, Man of Steel and other DC blockbusters.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024
Releases in China of blockbusters Wicked and Gladiator II suggest the potent market’s appetite for Hollywood fare is steadily returning, in the view of Imax CFO Natasha Fernandes.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 3 Dec. 2024
Lamar’s beef with Drake turned those releases into blockbusters, and the charts responded accordingly.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2024
Together, the trio of big-budget blockbusters are powering the biggest Thanksgiving period on record with approximately $422 million across all films.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 1 Dec. 2024
The event features elaborate floats and walk-along characters from big-screen blockbusters in history.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Dec. 2024
December has become a quieter period for superstars to deliver projects as tastes and consumption habits have changed throughout the years, so there aren’t a ton of potential blockbusters that were released on the first Friday of this month.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Eventually, Spielberg came around, of course, recognizing the brilliance of the score that became integral to one of the great Hollywood blockbusters of all time.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
His list is long with films that have grossed billions of dollars and encompass Hollywood’s biggest stars and filmmakers spread across titles like 12 Monkeys, American Hustle, Three Kings, The Dark Knight Trilogy, Man of Steel and other DC blockbusters.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024
Releases in China of blockbusters Wicked and Gladiator II suggest the potent market’s appetite for Hollywood fare is steadily returning, in the view of Imax CFO Natasha Fernandes.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 3 Dec. 2024
Lamar’s beef with Drake turned those releases into blockbusters, and the charts responded accordingly.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2024
Together, the trio of big-budget blockbusters are powering the biggest Thanksgiving period on record with approximately $422 million across all films.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 1 Dec. 2024
The event features elaborate floats and walk-along characters from big-screen blockbusters in history.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blockbusters
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This exercise is a tool to honestly assess one’s day — successes, failures, progress and regression.Corrin Gani, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Dec. 2024
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Cosgrove joins the leading independent film studio on the heels of several key successes.Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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These giants have a social structure that values elders for many years after their peak reproductive period is over.Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, tech giants such as Google, Amazon, and Microsoft are developing proprietary AI chips, aiming to reduce reliance on NVIDIA's GPUs.Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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But there are plenty of winners-in-the-making, too.Brett Owens, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at UCLA’s Royce Hall.Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 11 Dec. 2024
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Sip hot cocoa around a fire table or in an igloo at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, ice skate at one of the Valley rinks or study dinosaurs at Jurassic Winter Wonderland.Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
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The book points out that while the most famous extinction event - caused by a massive meteorite - took out the dinosaurs, other extinction events can be traced back to climate change and to the presence of humans.Anna Broughel, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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No more staring in awe at my family/friends who just moments ago were sharing a ridiculous joke, suddenly transformed into iconic titans, towering and thriving in the blinding lights.Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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The film's success hinges on the performances of its actors, with Martin delivering a standout performance as young Jordan, going toe to toe with titans like Rae and Hall.Travis Bean, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Blockbusters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blockbusters. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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