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
Recent Examples on the Web
Courtesy of Lürssen From the battered trawler Orca in Jaws to the dinghy where Fredo spent his lonely final moments in The Godfather Part II, boats have been integral to myriad Hollywood blockbusters as props, locations, or narrative devices.
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Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2024
The Marvels is a sequel to the 2019 blockbuster Captain Marvel.
—The Verge, 18 Apr. 2024
Long after filming wrapped on American Sniper and the fanfare surrounding the blockbuster’s box office success and six Academy Award nominations quieted down, the film’s star, Bradley Cooper, would take time to check in with the family whose lives were portrayed onscreen.
—Kc Baker, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
Collis has launched multiple blockbuster brands in the US, EU, China, and Japan, in specialty and rare disease areas such as CNS/neurology, GI, women's health, cancer pain, neuropathic pain, and hospital/acute pain.
—Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2024
After four days filled with hours-long pitches to tease blockbuster hopefuls and big gambles, Variety has assessed the studio presentations that may have missed the mark or could just salvage the struggling box office.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 12 Apr. 2024
In May 2023, Paramount announced that the blockbuster series was to end, with episodes split into two batches.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
Adapted from the blockbuster video game franchise by Westworld’s Lisa Joy and Jonathan Nolan, this vast apocalyptic adventure interrogates the concept of human survival through a lens of morality and justice.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2024
The rapper is planning on releasing her debut album Y2K this year as a follow-up to her 2023 blockbuster EP Like…?
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2024
Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2024
The Marvels is a sequel to the 2019 blockbuster Captain Marvel.
—The Verge, 18 Apr. 2024
Long after filming wrapped on American Sniper and the fanfare surrounding the blockbuster’s box office success and six Academy Award nominations quieted down, the film’s star, Bradley Cooper, would take time to check in with the family whose lives were portrayed onscreen.
—Kc Baker, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
Collis has launched multiple blockbuster brands in the US, EU, China, and Japan, in specialty and rare disease areas such as CNS/neurology, GI, women's health, cancer pain, neuropathic pain, and hospital/acute pain.
—Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2024
After four days filled with hours-long pitches to tease blockbuster hopefuls and big gambles, Variety has assessed the studio presentations that may have missed the mark or could just salvage the struggling box office.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 12 Apr. 2024
In May 2023, Paramount announced that the blockbuster series was to end, with episodes split into two batches.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
Adapted from the blockbuster video game franchise by Westworld’s Lisa Joy and Jonathan Nolan, this vast apocalyptic adventure interrogates the concept of human survival through a lens of morality and justice.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2024
The rapper is planning on releasing her debut album Y2K this year as a follow-up to her 2023 blockbuster EP Like…?
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2024
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“Blockbuster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blockbuster. Accessed 25 Apr. 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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