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blockbuster Synonyms

Another word for blockbuster

Choosing another word for blockbuster depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A movie, book, or other cultural product that achieves immense popularity and enormous financial success.

Usage Example

"The summer movie season is typically dominated by big-budget action blockbusters."

Strongest
megahit
hit
smash
Strong
bestseller
sensation
crowd-pleaser

• adjective (Context 2)

Achieving or designed to achieve massive commercial success, widespread popularity, or a major impact.

Usage Example

"The museum's smash-hit exhibition attracted over a million visitors in just three months."

Strongest
smash-hit
hit
Strong
bestselling
chart-topping
sensational

Opposites of blockbuster

The opposite of blockbuster shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

flop
dud
unsuccessful
failure
washout
obscure
lackluster
See all opposites of blockbuster

• Nearby Words

blockable
blockade
blockage
blockbuster
blockbusting
blockchain
blocker

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Blockbuster. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/blockbuster
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