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blockbuster

[blok-buhs-ter] / ˈblɒkˌbʌs tər /
NOUN
depth charge
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Christopher Nolan's latest blockbuster, "The Odyssey," held its own in second place at $51 million, for a total of nearly $400 million in the United States and Canada.

From Barron's Aug. 2, 2026

I can only imagine that at this point, restaurant waitstaffs across the world have picked up crumbs and slices of chatter about Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s 2,700-year-old blockbuster.

From Salon Aug. 2, 2026

Thursday's listing is the latest in a recent run of blockbuster debuts from Chinese AI-related companies in Hong Kong, indicating optimism for China's ambitions in the sector.

From Barron's Jul. 30, 2026

It's been a busy year for the young couple, who recently got married and are also starring in Christopher Nolan's blockbuster, The Odyssey.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

“Yes, it’s a blockbuster, coming to a theater near you, called Deal with Your Own Crap.”

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali

Ten years and multiple other blockbusters later, there is an ever-growing speculation that their futures now lie away from the MCU.

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

In a summer of Gen Z-driven blockbusters and ancient Greek juggernauts, the 38th entry in the Marvel universe can’t help smelling like your uncle’s sweaty Comic-Con ball cap.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2026

Big-budget blockbusters in particular have suffered, with many films underperforming at the box office.

From BBC Jun. 22, 2026

I doubt any ostensibly comic succession of blockbusters has produced as many tears as this one.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 18, 2026

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

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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