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adjective

ˈgaŋ-ˌbə-stərz How to pronounce gangbusters (audio)
variants also gangbuster
Definition of gangbustersnext
as in excellent
of the very best kind most of the pop singers in the competition were anything but gangbusters

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gangbusters

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noun

plural of gangbuster
as in lawmen

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gangbusters
  1. excellent
  2. terrific
  3. stellar
  4. awesome
  5. cracking
  6. wonderful
  7. banner
  8. fabulous
Adjective
  • This example from Swiss Watch Expo is in excellent, near new condition with its full bracelet and original box.
    Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
  • With its combination of skilled professionals, advanced technology, and affordability, Turkey—and Vera Clinic in particular—is an excellent choice for anyone seeking exceptional hair restoration results.
    William Jones, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of excellent
Adjective
  • To the east of Guadalupe, the Canton de Marie-Galante is an authentic island with beautiful beaches, delightful restaurants, wildland hikes, and some really terrific rum distilleries.
    Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Woot’s current promo is a terrific deal considering a month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate will normally run you $19.99.
    Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of terrific
Adjective
  • Emotions cooled after that, but season 47 finished strong with the signature moment of Operation: Italy, followed by a stellar penultimate episode in which separating fact from fiction never appeared harder.
    Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The company has quickly established a stellar reputation for innovative cask finishes and is a perennial medal winner in international spirit competitions.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of stellar
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  • Shuttles will transport you to other nearby attractions like Top of the Rock Ozarks Heritage Preserve which, in addition to being a popular golf course, has an awesome cave and nature walk that little and big kids will love.
    Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Human individual rights and protecting them are awesome, too.
    Makena Kelly, WIRED, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of awesome
Adjective
  • Another uninspired performance coupled with a a heavy defeat may well spell the end for the Basque manager at the Emirates, so this fixture should have plenty of undertones and be a cracking game of football.
    SI.com, SI.com, 28 Oct. 2019
  • This is shaping up to be a cracking game at Old Trafford that United will probably edge.
    SI.com, SI.com, 6 Aug. 2019
Definition of cracking
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  • The residents of this wonderful city hold a special place in my heart.
    Melissa Noel, Essence, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Watch The Small One on Disney+ Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas This short holiday special catches up with the Ice Age characters at the most wonderful time of the year … well, in theory.
    Sydni Ellis, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of wonderful
Adjective
  • Investment banking still holds appeal, especially after a banner fourth quarter.
    Rochelle Toplensky, WSJ, 3 Mar. 2020
  • The ’70s weren’t exactly banner days for newsroom diversity.
    Heidi Stevens, chicagotribune.com, 18 Apr. 2018
Definition of banner
Adjective
  • His best-selling 2019 memoir Me and Furnish’s 1995 documentary about him, Tantrums & Tiaras, reveal a willingness to let people see the less fabulous side of Elton John.
    Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Not only does this new brand of luxury laundry detergent clean dirty clothes, but the sleek modern bottle looks fabulous on any laundry room shelf.
    Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of fabulous
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