chart-topper
noun
: a recording that is bought more than any other recording during a particular time
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After not becoming a breakout hit, one performance with Justin Timberlake at the CMA Awards turned him into an overnight sensation, and the full-length into both a bestseller and a chart-topper.
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Though the latter was rumored to be an inspiration for the film’s chart-topper, Russell prefers to keep any direct real-life inspiration mysterious.
—Vincent Perella, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2025
The event’s program also boasts Will Arnett as host, chart-topper Shaboozey as the musical guest and event chairs Brian and Veronica Grazer.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2025
There, among many undergraduates, aspiring songwriters with the same pedigree as Morgan Wallen collaborator and chart-topper Blake Pendergrass will have the opportunity to hone their creative craft.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 15 Aug. 2025
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Though the latter was rumored to be an inspiration for the film’s chart-topper, Russell prefers to keep any direct real-life inspiration mysterious.
—Vincent Perella, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2025
The event’s program also boasts Will Arnett as host, chart-topper Shaboozey as the musical guest and event chairs Brian and Veronica Grazer.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2025
There, among many undergraduates, aspiring songwriters with the same pedigree as Morgan Wallen collaborator and chart-topper Blake Pendergrass will have the opportunity to hone their creative craft.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 15 Aug. 2025
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“Chart-topper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chart-topper. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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