blockbuster
noun
block·bust·er
ˈbläk-ˌbə-stər 
often attributive
1
: a very large high-explosive bomb
2
: one that is notably expensive, effective, successful, large, or extravagant
3
: one who engages in blockbusting
Examples of blockbuster in a Sentence
a 900-page blockbuster of a novel
the movie is expected to be the biggest blockbuster of the summer
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The market is also still digesting last week’s Marc Jacobs blockbuster, which has LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton selling the designer brand to WHP Global and producer G-III Apparel Group at a roughly $925 million valuation.
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Evan Clark, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Dealers spoke less about blockbuster transactions than long conversations, introductions, and institutional interest.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 20 May 2026
The court doesn’t announce in advance which decisions are coming and often drops the blockbusters in the final days before its summer recess.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 20 May 2026
The landmark debut — and the potential capacity squeeze caused by other blockbuster listings in the pipeline, such as OpenAI — further complicates the outlook for Europe's IPO space, which is already grappling with ongoing bond market volatility and the prospect of looming interest rate hikes.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 19 May 2026
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Evan Clark, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Dealers spoke less about blockbuster transactions than long conversations, introductions, and institutional interest.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 20 May 2026
The court doesn’t announce in advance which decisions are coming and often drops the blockbusters in the final days before its summer recess.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 20 May 2026
The landmark debut — and the potential capacity squeeze caused by other blockbuster listings in the pipeline, such as OpenAI — further complicates the outlook for Europe's IPO space, which is already grappling with ongoing bond market volatility and the prospect of looming interest rate hikes.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 19 May 2026
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“Blockbuster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blockbuster. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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blockbuster
noun
block·bust·er
ˈbläk-ˌbəs-tər
: one that is very large, successful, or violent
a blockbuster of a movie
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