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Definition of blockbuster
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Synonyms & Antonyms for blockbuster
Synonyms
hit, megahit, smash, success, supernova, winner
Antonyms
bomb, bummer, bust, catastrophe, clinker, debacle (also débâcle), dud, failure, fiasco, flop, misfire, turkey, washout
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The most exciting exhibitions this fall look nothing like the big blockbusters of the past — no monographical shows on the usual suspects, no nationalistic ideas masquerading as art movements, no heartless promotional extravaganzas. — Lori Waxman, chicagotribune.com, "Fall preview: Ten shows in galleries and museums to look forward to," 30 Aug. 2019 And Sony, which would be releasing the films, would benefit from the promotion that came from appearances in another studio’s blockbusters — oh, and from the involvement of Feige, who has made magic on Marvel films to the tune of $23 billion. — Steven Zeitchik, Washington Post, "Behind the scenes of the Disney-Sony fight for Spider-Man," 23 Aug. 2019 The blockbuster proved a bust, however, and the companies split up just a few years later, in 2005. — Irina Ivanova, CBS News, "CBS and Viacom agree to $30 billion media merger," 13 Aug. 2019 July 31 is a day known for craziness and unpredictability, but even with the buzzer-beating blockbuster that sent Zack Greinke to Houston, a lingering sentiment remained that this year's deadline lacked the firepower of years past. — The Si Staff, SI.com, "Should MLB Move the Trade Deadline?," 7 Aug. 2019 When Labor Day hits, the popcorn blockbusters of the summer give way (by and large) to more serious fare, much of which carries hopes to elbow its way into awards season. — Andrew R. Chow, Time, "The 32 Most Anticipated Movies of Fall 2019," 7 Aug. 2019 That sense of a road well-traveled is best exemplified by Elba, who has played his share of main villains in Hollywood blockbusters (think of Star Trek Beyond or The Jungle Book). — David Sims, The Atlantic, "Hobbs & Shaw Is Loud, Silly, and Pointless," 2 Aug. 2019 Not the first Boston blockbuster on this list, Garciaparra makes it not necessarily for the impact but more for the star power behind it. — Chris Bumbaca, USA TODAY, "Most important MLB trade deadline deals of the past 15 years," 23 July 2019 The blockbusters are all there; as the most populous county in the United States, Los Angeles is a big part of what made them bestsellers in the first place. — Maria L. La Ganga, www.latimes.com, "What's L.A. reading? Our habits are as diverse as the city itself," 6 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'blockbuster.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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