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as in success
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 whale
something that is unusually large and powerful
a blockbuster of a fighter plane
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Recent Examples of blockbuster
Perhaps that’s why Tango in the Night is the rare late ’80s blockbuster with a real human touch in its arrangements, at a time when other classic rock drummers and bassists were being sidelined in the studio by drum machines and synthesizers.
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Al Shipley, SPIN, 9 Jan. 2025
The movie industry also famously rewards capital-intensive blockbusters.
—Cal Newport, The New Yorker, 8 Jan. 2025
After a memorable 2024, 2025 promises to be a year of more historic firsts and blockbuster tournaments in the world of women’s soccer.
—Neel Shelat, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Bleacher Report's Zachary Rymer recently suggested the Boston Red Sox could be the favorites to land Arenado in a blockbuster trade.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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Al Shipley, SPIN, 9 Jan. 2025
The movie industry also famously rewards capital-intensive blockbusters.
—Cal Newport, The New Yorker, 8 Jan. 2025
After a memorable 2024, 2025 promises to be a year of more historic firsts and blockbuster tournaments in the world of women’s soccer.
—Neel Shelat, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Bleacher Report's Zachary Rymer recently suggested the Boston Red Sox could be the favorites to land Arenado in a blockbuster trade.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blockbuster
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McVay, in his eighth season as the Rams coach, has mostly enjoyed success against the Cardinals in the venue.Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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While Oliver celebrates the success of his hockey puck passer, his attention now is directed toward the next Greater San Diego Science & Engineering Fair.Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2025
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Lives unfold and unravel as the uncertain human beings wonder whether the whales will ever return.Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
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By Chase’s retelling, the whale rammed the Essex one more time before disappearing for good.Emily Blackwood, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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Along with his hit, Hathaway scored the goal that made it 2-1 in the second, centering a puck to the front of the net where Florida defenseman Nate Schmidt inadvertently tipped it through.Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
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When the pandemic hit, and parents couldn’t go to games, Irons started bringing the Plainfield Panthers to them.Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2025
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Now, education technology giant PowerSchool has become the latest target, with records of millions of students and teachers stolen.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
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California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Friday urged retailing giant Walmart to abandon plans to scale back its diversity, equity and inclusion programs amid pressure from political conservatives.Sharon Bernstein, Sacramento Bee, 11 Jan. 2025
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This year there’s a new monster in the form of Atakhan, who does look quite cool, some changes to the early game objectives and some new boot upgrades, but that’s pretty much it.Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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The major averages fizzled at the finish line last year, following a monster performance.Sarah Min, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2025
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Some tracks show paths taken by Cetiosaurus, a dinosaur that grew to nearly 60 feet in length.Fox News, Fox News, 9 Jan. 2025
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Among the 9,200 comments on the viral TikTok video so far, people have likened Enzo to a dinosaur, a dolphin, birds, and even farm animals.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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The mammoth weighs 240 pounds, according to Reuters.Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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The mammoth is said to measure in at 4 feet tall and less than 6.6 feet long.Abigail Adams, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Blockbuster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blockbuster. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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