gangbuster
noun
gang·bust·er
ˈgaŋ-ˌbə-stər 
: one engaged in the aggressive breakup of organized criminal gangs
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Sentimental Value played like gangbusters in Telluride, and the Neon release is well placed to charge into awards season.
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Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Focus has plenty of cause for celebration, as both Bugonia and Hamnet played like gangbusters and look almost certain to land Oscar noms for best picture and plenty else.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
The third season was going gangbusters in the writing room.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 15 Aug. 2025
Though their previous album Fly was a massive crossover smash, Home was a different animal — one that sold like gangbusters despite its more traditional bluegrass sound.
—Kyle Anderson, EW.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Focus has plenty of cause for celebration, as both Bugonia and Hamnet played like gangbusters and look almost certain to land Oscar noms for best picture and plenty else.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
The third season was going gangbusters in the writing room.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 15 Aug. 2025
Though their previous album Fly was a massive crossover smash, Home was a different animal — one that sold like gangbusters despite its more traditional bluegrass sound.
—Kyle Anderson, EW.com, 13 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gangbuster
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“Gangbuster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gangbuster. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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