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
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Not likely, but this four-part album hasn’t been conceived as a four-quadrant blockbuster.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 6 June 2025
On Saturday at 7pm ET, viewers around the world can see for themselves when CNN televises the blockbuster hit Broadway play starring George Clooney.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
Watch it here: Stream your favorite shows, the biggest blockbusters and more.
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Four-time French Open champion Swiatek, who will face Sabalenka in a blockbuster semifinal on Thursday, agreed in low-key style.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
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Chris Willman, Variety, 6 June 2025
On Saturday at 7pm ET, viewers around the world can see for themselves when CNN televises the blockbuster hit Broadway play starring George Clooney.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
Watch it here: Stream your favorite shows, the biggest blockbusters and more.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 6 June 2025
Four-time French Open champion Swiatek, who will face Sabalenka in a blockbuster semifinal on Thursday, agreed in low-key style.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
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“Blockbuster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blockbuster. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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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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