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US
/ˈbɫɑkˌbəstɝ/
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[ UK /blˈɒkbʌstɐ/ ]
[ UK /blˈɒkbʌstɐ/ ]
NOUN
- an unusually successful hit with widespread popularity and huge sales (especially a movie or play or recording or novel)
- a large bomb used to demolish extensive areas (as a city block)
How To Use blockbuster In A Sentence
- Which drugs become blockbusters is in many respects a lottery. Times, Sunday Times
- Most people know pharma's blockbuster atypical antipsychotics Seroquel, Zyprexa and Geodon, off label marketed to kids, the elderly, the uncategorizable and the suggestible -- are you sure you don't have racing thoughts ask ads? Start Your Engines Drug Reps! FDA Panel Says Yes to Seroquel, Zyprexa and Geodon for Kids!
- Now Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS) is tapping into that vast market with an aggressive advertising campaign for Abilify (aripiprazole), its blockbuster antipsychotic medication. AdWatch: Abilify finds lucrative new audience
- The big blockbusters that make a ton of money? Times, Sunday Times
- Blockbuster shows play an important role. Times, Sunday Times
- Abrams takes the term blockbuster seriously here by amping up the thrills and generously peppering in humor and enough heart to actually want to follow the adventures of this crew for many more films to come. Ain't It Cool News - The best in movie, TV, DVD, and comic book news.
- These small detractions don't stop Raimi's film from being a superlative movie, a rare sequel that betters its predecessor, a rare blockbuster that has an emotional heart.
- Most writers of blockbuster screenplays follow set patterns of delivery. Times, Sunday Times
- They admitted removing the equipment and using it before returning it later. arket was up from the outset, with shares gaining momentum shortly after midday when Wellcome rejected Glaxo's blockbuster 8.9 billion stg bid, saying it was actively seeking a better offer. ANC Daily News Briefing
- Beside a good old fashionned blockbuster is good once in a while ... Bang Bang, Bang Bang