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blockbuster

[blok-buhs-ter] / ˈblɒkˌbʌs tər /
NOUN
depth charge
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Zendaya, now 29, has starred in the blockbuster Dune and Spider-Man films, as well as indie hits Challengers and The Drama.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Last month, Nexstar raced to finalize its blockbuster purchase of Tegna — despite a lawsuit filed by California Atty.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Even including its blockbuster 2025, Applied Optoelectronics hasn’t posted a net profit since 2017.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The blockbuster movie “Project Hail Mary” has driven a nearly eightfold increase in print sales, from the same period in 2025, for the Andy Weir book.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 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




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