as in success
a person or thing that is successful
the band's latest album is a megahit
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Recent Examples of megahit
The series finale of Matt and Ross Duffer’s megahit show Stranger Things (which comes to an end just as Netflix embarks on a journey to buy legacy movie studio Warner Bros).
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Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 2 Jan. 2026
In the early part of the 20th Century, Lorenz Hart was the songwriting partner of Richard Rodgers, before the latter teamed up to write megahits with lyricist Oscar Hammerstein.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 11 Dec. 2025
Following Cynthia Erivo's opening performance, EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and REI AMI — the trio of singers behind the Netflix megahit KPop Demon Hunters — will perform, along with Darlene Love, Ciara, Colbie Caillat, Lil Jon, and Busta Rhymes; to name just a few.
—Ivy Buck, NPR, 26 Nov. 2025
The first official trailer for the fifth and final season of the Netflix megahit series debuted on October 30, just in time for Halloween.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
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Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 2 Jan. 2026
In the early part of the 20th Century, Lorenz Hart was the songwriting partner of Richard Rodgers, before the latter teamed up to write megahits with lyricist Oscar Hammerstein.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 11 Dec. 2025
Following Cynthia Erivo's opening performance, EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and REI AMI — the trio of singers behind the Netflix megahit KPop Demon Hunters — will perform, along with Darlene Love, Ciara, Colbie Caillat, Lil Jon, and Busta Rhymes; to name just a few.
—Ivy Buck, NPR, 26 Nov. 2025
The first official trailer for the fifth and final season of the Netflix megahit series debuted on October 30, just in time for Halloween.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for megahit
Noun
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Contreras sees situational awareness as the key to ABS success.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
22 Feb. 2026
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Both owe a lot of their success and development to Pomona assistant coach Ben Barrows, Derek’s biological dad and Kalob’s adopted dad.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Leddy’s cap hit is likely too much for other teams to absorb in a trade, but a new deal with a smaller cap hit would be easier to swallow.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Captain Sidney Crosby was injured on a hit from Czechia's Radko Gudas and left the game early.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Cameron has long been chided by critics for his on-the-nose dialogue while penning one box office record-breaking blockbuster after another.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Feb. 2026
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Will there be a good old-fashioned blockbuster deal this spring?—
Jess Bryant,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Megahit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/megahit. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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