BLOCKBUSTER Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

blockbuster

noun

ˈbläk-ˌbə-stər

Definition of blockbuster

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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as in whale

something that is unusually large and powerful a blockbuster of a fighter plane

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Recent Examples of blockbuster Cannes was bereft of a big blockbuster, and the industry went on to have one of its highest-earning summers ever. — ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026 Now, technically, any movie that has stop-motion or CGI (so, every modern blockbuster) could qualify, since those are animation styles. — James Grebey, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026 The *Endgame Encore* re-release, with its new footage and vibrant color grade, serves as a key test, relying on certified screens to deliver its enhanced visual experience and potentially boost future Disney blockbusters. — Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Patrick portrayed the character T-1000 in the 1991 James Cameron blockbuster. — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for blockbuster

Recent Examples of Synonyms for blockbuster

Noun

Crowds boomed along with that success, increasing the exposure and scrutiny.

— Katie Whyatt, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Somers Superintendent Sam Galloway, whose district has surpassed its pre-COVID test scores, attributed the success in part to the district limiting screen time for students.

— Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of success

Noun

At least 19 beluga whales, three seals, one dolphin and multiple penguins and sea lions have died at the park since 2019, according to animal welfare group Animal Justice.

— Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
The knowledge center aims to help people understand our relationship with whales and their natural habitat.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of whale

Noun

Morales’ first big-league hit was also his first big-league homer.

— Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Sundays are reserved for manti—delicate lamb dumplings served with garlicky yoghurt and a hint of sumac—a dish that is always a hit with a loyal crowd of regulars.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of hit

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Additional study of the hexagon and now a decagon could help astronomers compare formations on the opposite ends of Saturn and learn more about a gas giant's weather patterns, according to NASA.

— Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
As legislation is introduced at a record pace, shifting political views are driving more proposals that seek to restrict the tech giants.

— Chris Hacker, Washington Post, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of giant

Noun

And Vernal itself was fun, with big fibreglass dinosaurs in front of half of its cafés, petrol stations and hotels, including our own, the Dinosaur Inn & Suites.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 30 Aug. 2026
This short film, created by Little Nemo cartoonist Winsor McCay, is one of the very best dinosaur movies, a groundbreaking work of animation and one of the first examples of incorporating the medium into live-action.

— James Grebey, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026