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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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2
as in whale
something that is unusually large and powerful
a blockbuster of a fighter plane
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Recent Examples of blockbuster
Running parallel to that celebratory aim is a sartorial one: David Leitch’s blockbuster is also a movie about how good Ryan Gosling looks in a jacket, a sentiment that helped create the circumstances for this year’s Best Practical Explosion winner.
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Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025
The blockbuster films have grossed more than $3.4 billion at the worldwide box office.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
The announcement comes months after fellow actor Marisa Bode, who also uses a wheelchair in real life, portrayed Nessarose in the blockbuster film.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 27 Feb. 2025
Although reps for the Academy won't confirm what any of the performers will be doing, Oscars music director Michael Bearden teased the Wicked stars potentially performing a song from the blockbuster film.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 26 Feb. 2025
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Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025
The blockbuster films have grossed more than $3.4 billion at the worldwide box office.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
The announcement comes months after fellow actor Marisa Bode, who also uses a wheelchair in real life, portrayed Nessarose in the blockbuster film.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 27 Feb. 2025
Although reps for the Academy won't confirm what any of the performers will be doing, Oscars music director Michael Bearden teased the Wicked stars potentially performing a song from the blockbuster film.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blockbuster
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What's next: The success of Athletes Unlimited comes at the same time a local ownership group is seeking to bring a WNBA expansion franchise to Nashville.—
Nate Rau,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
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In dismissing such comments, Hamilton pointed to his track record of success and said he was fully committed to winning yet another world title.—
Ben Church,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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Lines dotted with buoys were wrapped around the whale’s torso and tail, posing a threat to its survival.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2025
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Skin biopsy samples confirmed that changes had occurred in the whales’ diets.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
26 Feb. 2025
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In the short term, Google is likely to face a PR hit, Driscoll said, but the financial risks are greater in the long term.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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The Risk Of Reinventing A Beloved Classic What Wicked’s Film Adaptation Teaches Us About Bold Leadership And Reinventing Success For nearly two decades, Wicked has been more than just a Broadway hit — it’s been a cultural phenomenon.—
AJ Thomas,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Their biggest rallies came during market rotations in July and November when investors briefly shifted their focus away from the tech giants and toward smaller companies.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2025
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It is still often referred to as belonging to Siemens, the multinational giant that used it last.—
Kevin Spear,
Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2025
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Potgieter is usually a monster off the tee, leading the tour in driving distance coming into the week.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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Related Articles Heat’s Bam Adebayo hitting stride when needed most; ‘He’s been a monster for us’ ASK IRA: Can Terry Rozier even be a Plan B for the Heat at this stage?—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Mar. 2025
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Choose from fun themes like animals, unicorns and princesses, and dinosaurs.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
10 Mar. 2025
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Turn snack time into play time with four fun dinosaur shapes that are perfect for sharing, baking and decorating.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
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Here’s what to know Company creates 'woolly mouse' in quest to bring back mammoths.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA TODAY,
8 Mar. 2025
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Most of the genetic changes were first identified in mice, not mammoths.—
John Timmer,
Ars Technica,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Blockbuster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blockbuster. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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