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blockbuster

[blok-buhs-ter] / ˈblɒkˌbʌs tər /
NOUN
depth charge
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Ten years later, Whitney Houston’s blockbuster take on the song, recorded for the soundtrack of “The Bodyguard,” became a multiple Grammy winner and the all-time best-selling single by a female artist.

From Salon Aug. 25, 2026

This year, for the first time, the Foley artist who worked on blockbuster movies such as “Frozen,” “Interstellar” and “The Dark Knight” did not have enough hours to qualify for her union healthcare.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 24, 2026

Covid put Moderna on the map, but sustainable growth is more likely to come from developing a blockbuster cancer drug.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 22, 2026

Elon Musk's space company went public in June at a value of $1.77 trillion and raised $85.7 billion in its blockbuster initial public offering, the largest in history.

From Barron's Aug. 22, 2026

“Without Miss Dixon’s presence, we will no longer have a blockbuster event, publicity-wise. She’s the company icon, Mr. Branitt. She’s our Aunt Jemima, our Betty Crocker, our—” “Tony the Tiger?” said Curly.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen

A swath of other summer blockbusters would be released alongside them; A “Spider-Man” here, a “Mission: Impossible” there.

From Salon Aug. 20, 2026

Pharmaceutical chiefs are always hunting for drugs to replace expiring blockbusters.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 20, 2026

That means it is holding ground against Hollywood blockbusters like The Odyssey and Spider Man: Brand New Day.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

But is it really worth seeing these blockbusters in Imax?

From MarketWatch Aug. 3, 2026

His romantic novels such as The Last of the Mohicans were literary blockbusters.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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