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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
For Barrymore, 50 First Dates followed the blockbuster sequel Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle and dark comedy Duplex, which costarred Ben Stiller, Justin Theroux, and Rudolph.
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Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Levy most recently co-wrote, produced and directed Marvel’s blockbuster Deadpool & Wolverine movie.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2025
Assassin’s Creed is primarily a blockbuster console franchise.
—Jordan Minor, PCMAG, 13 Feb. 2025
The Lakers and Mavericks kicked off the mayhem over the weekend, agreeing to a franchise-altering blockbuster that sent the generational Doncic to Los Angeles and the perennial All-Star big man Davis to Dallas.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2025
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Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Levy most recently co-wrote, produced and directed Marvel’s blockbuster Deadpool & Wolverine movie.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2025
Assassin’s Creed is primarily a blockbuster console franchise.
—Jordan Minor, PCMAG, 13 Feb. 2025
The Lakers and Mavericks kicked off the mayhem over the weekend, agreeing to a franchise-altering blockbuster that sent the generational Doncic to Los Angeles and the perennial All-Star big man Davis to Dallas.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blockbuster
Noun
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Perhaps some of that success could be attributed to good, aggressive, but clean racing on Saturday night.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Feb. 2025
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The success is driven by Fairlife’s Core Power protein shake brand, which remains a popular staple at many grocery stores and does not have many direct market-leading competitors.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN,
16 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Like penguins, dolphins, and whales, people feel a strong connection to them.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2025
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The duo has ventured into a kelp forest, an underwater area dense with brown algae that supports vast swaths of marine life like sea otters and whales.—
Curtis Bunn,
NBC News,
1 Feb. 2025
Noun
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As its predecessor, the new show is sure to be a hit with tweens.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
7 Feb. 2025
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Inventing Anna was a hit for the streamer, so there’s nothing to suggest Apple Cider Vinegar, another series about another scammer, wouldn’t follow suit.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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Standing at just 5 feet 7 inches (170cm) in a sport of giants, Schwartzman was a natural underdog.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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That fits observations, where low-mass stars have few to no giants.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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Monsters Old and New One striking thing Wilds is how thoughtfully you're introduced to each monster and mechanic.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
11 Feb. 2025
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Other lands are Super Nintendo World, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic and Dark Universe, which features classic monsters such as the Creature From the Black Lagoon, the Mummy and brides of Dracula.—
Dewayne Bevil,
Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2025
Noun
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There are endless play and display options with this dinosaur Lego set that over 10,000 shoppers have added to their carts in the past month.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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Answer: Over two hundred million years old (or two dinosaur years old).—
Marilyn La Jeunesse,
Parents,
12 Feb. 2025
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Woolly mammoths were larger than modern-day African elephants, according to Czech Radio, but lived during the Ice Ages so were covered in thick fur.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2025
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The mammoth is one of seven mammoth carcasses found worldwide.—
Saleen Martin,
USA TODAY,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Blockbuster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blockbuster. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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