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Recent Examples of buster
An outrageous budget buster that’s heading for approval will blow a $200 billion hole in the trust fund.
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John Fund, National Review, 19 Dec. 2024
Remarkably, what sounds like a boutique offering, a potential budget buster, Ernst notes, ends up saving money.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Nov. 2024
Myth buster The belief that poinsettias are poisonous to humans and animals is a misconception.
—Kurt Snibbe, Orange County Register, 29 Nov. 2024
Black Friday marks the start of the holiday shopping season, with massive deals, door busters, and discounts.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 29 Nov. 2024
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John Fund, National Review, 19 Dec. 2024
Remarkably, what sounds like a boutique offering, a potential budget buster, Ernst notes, ends up saving money.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Nov. 2024
Myth buster The belief that poinsettias are poisonous to humans and animals is a misconception.
—Kurt Snibbe, Orange County Register, 29 Nov. 2024
Black Friday marks the start of the holiday shopping season, with massive deals, door busters, and discounts.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buster
Noun
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That’s the kind of boy who sets in motion the plot of One of Them Days, a lighthearted and sometimes fun buddy comedy starring Keke Palmer and SZA, with the music superstar in her feature-film debut.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
22 Jan. 2025
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Starring Keke Palmer and SZA, the film's mashup of Hollywood and music royalty forms the backdrop for a buddy comedy that borrows from a long tradition of side-by-side slapstick flicks.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA TODAY,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Cucumber and aloe help soothe skin, while the fine mister ensures the makeup on your face doesn't get disturbed.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
3 Oct. 2024
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Well, there’s a different issue for houseplant parents who must wander their indoor jungles with watering cans, misters, fertilizers and pruners and then find a place to store them.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Nov. 2024
Noun
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How dare you, sir — but she is once again reminded of how lovely the Bridgerton family is.—
Vulture Editors,
Vulture,
18 Dec. 2024
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Apes and apes’ toes, yes, sir … See, this isn’t your standard ape, sir.—
Matt Schudel,
Washington Post,
18 July 2024
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“Buster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buster. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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