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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 whales
something that is unusually large and powerful
a blockbuster of a fighter plane
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Recent Examples of blockbusters
Lilly’s in a comparatively stronger position than Novo because its blockbusters Mounjaro, for diabetes, and Zepbound, for obesity, have another decade of patent life.
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Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
The theater under Adkins will shift some of its programming to musicals and blockbusters to appeal to a younger audience, which, Adkins said, is essential for long-term sustainability.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 2026
But in terms of the seismic blockbusters that have dominated the last few trade deadlines, don’t hold your breath.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
In part, that’s downstream of this being a particularly friendly season for blockbusters.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2026
How much do blockbusters contribute to the box office?
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
On Thursday, January 29, the Preservation Board announced its latest selections, and among them are some modern Hollywood blockbusters, a few Old Hollywood favorites, six different silent films, four documentaries, and the first time a Ken Burns film has been added to the national collection.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 29 Jan. 2026
This month’s picks span civil rights stories, classic blockbusters, and new originals worth adding to your queue.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 28 Jan. 2026
The big studios kept doubling down on massive blockbusters even as audiences fragmented.
—Oisín Hanrahan, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
The theater under Adkins will shift some of its programming to musicals and blockbusters to appeal to a younger audience, which, Adkins said, is essential for long-term sustainability.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 2026
But in terms of the seismic blockbusters that have dominated the last few trade deadlines, don’t hold your breath.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
In part, that’s downstream of this being a particularly friendly season for blockbusters.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2026
How much do blockbusters contribute to the box office?
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
On Thursday, January 29, the Preservation Board announced its latest selections, and among them are some modern Hollywood blockbusters, a few Old Hollywood favorites, six different silent films, four documentaries, and the first time a Ken Burns film has been added to the national collection.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 29 Jan. 2026
This month’s picks span civil rights stories, classic blockbusters, and new originals worth adding to your queue.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 28 Jan. 2026
The big studios kept doubling down on massive blockbusters even as audiences fragmented.
—Oisín Hanrahan, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blockbusters
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So whatever successes – or failures – South Korea experiences will inform how other countries battle their own crises.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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None were quick successes, but all achieved remarkable outcomes.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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The whales are selling up, according to Jefferies analyst Andrew Moss.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
6 Feb. 2026
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With the storm and dead whales came polar bears.—
Scott Haugen,
Outdoor Life,
4 Feb. 2026
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Hot 97 has played an outsize role for decades in debuting new hits, anointing superstars, and wading into major cultural debates; Mero’s most recent predecessor in the morning-show role is Ebro Darden, who announced the end of his 20-plus-year tenure at the station in December.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
10 Feb. 2026
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Plenty of moments on The Fall-Off remind of the hunger of his early mixtapes, the purposeful thrills of his 2010s hits, or even the misguided zaniness of KOD, though none materialize in meaningful doses.—
Benny Sun,
Pitchfork,
10 Feb. 2026
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Meta was one of the major Big Tech firms that went big on open-sourcing with its Llama model in early 2023, though most US giants have largely eschewed that approach in order to protect their intellectual property.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Tech giants have repeatedly relied on Section 230, a federal law that shields them from liability over content that their users post, as a defense against safety claims.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Portland’s Damian Lillard joined Bird and Craig Hodges (1990-92) as the only three-time winners with a stunning exhibition in the final round, ending up with a score of 29 — two better than runner-up and 2018 champion Devin Booker of Phoenix.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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See the full list of winners below.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2026
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Tree ferns, survivors from the age of the dinosaurs, towered above.—
Betsy Andrews,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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From tiny proto‑dinosaurs like Marasuchus to giants like Plateosaurus and Mamenchisaurus, 'The Dinosaurs' runs the gamut, illustrating how dinosaurs evolved across millennia in response to a volatile world.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Monster High centers around a fictional high school attended by the teenage children of famous monsters and has expanded into various forms of media thus far.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2026
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Original characters will return to fight new monsters and solve a paranormal mystery.—
Marina Johnson,
IndyStar,
3 Feb. 2026
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Thus, this detection technique offers scientists a method to create a cosmic map of these merging titans.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Attorneys for the tech titans hit back, saying in opening statements Monday and Tuesday that Kaley’s troubled home life and her fractious relationship with her family were to blame for her suffering, not the platforms.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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