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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Greed, hubris and a Steven Spielberg blockbuster ruined Atari and nearly tanked the home video game industry forever.
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Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
6 July 2026
The film also topped major streaming charts in its first week on PVOD, solidifying its status as a summer horror blockbuster.
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Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
The Miami Heat’s summer program stands as somewhat of an open tryout for a roster depleted in the backcourt by the blockbuster trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
5 July 2026
Orlando’s current 9-story City Hall was opened in 1992 – and soon after, footage of the dynamite-demolition of the old municipal headquarters was used in the opening scene of the Mel Gibson blockbuster Lethal Weapon 3.
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Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 July 2026
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Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
6 July 2026
The film also topped major streaming charts in its first week on PVOD, solidifying its status as a summer horror blockbuster.
—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
The Miami Heat’s summer program stands as somewhat of an open tryout for a roster depleted in the backcourt by the blockbuster trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
5 July 2026
Orlando’s current 9-story City Hall was opened in 1992 – and soon after, footage of the dynamite-demolition of the old municipal headquarters was used in the opening scene of the Mel Gibson blockbuster Lethal Weapon 3.
—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 July 2026
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“Blockbuster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blockbuster. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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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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