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blockbuster

[blok-buhs-ter] / ˈblɒkˌbʌs tər /
NOUN
depth charge
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Clearly, a growing U.S. economy has helped support blockbuster corporate earnings and the bull market in stocks.

From MarketWatch Sep. 23, 2026

He told me that a scam artist had once emailed him about a plan to sell sessions in a “wellness/Anti-aging device as introduced in the blockbuster movie ‘Elysium’!”

From Slate Sep. 22, 2026

Shares in the company fell roughly 8% as its CEO laid out plans for new blockbuster drugs in the next few years.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 21, 2026

“A completion of the blockbuster deal would create one of the largest entertainment companies in the world,” the New York Times reported.

From Salon Sep. 21, 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

The film industry rode blockbusters like Spider Man and The Odyssey to a record for domestic ticket sales, Rentrak preliminary data show.

From Barron's Sep. 8, 2026

Bountiful DVD sales meant most films were profitable, even if they weren’t box office blockbusters.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 1, 2026

The story has elements similar to popular summer blockbusters, but they’re so finely remixed and retooled that they don’t bear such exhausting resemblance to their forebears.

From Salon 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

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

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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