MEGAHIT Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

megahit

noun

ˈme-gə-ˌhit

Definition of megahit

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 actress and singer is just now processing her time making the megahit franchise films in her Variety cover story. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 27 May 2026 The megahit comedy musical about religious missionaries in Uganda has been on Broadway since 2011 (minus a COVID-19 break) and is currently the 10th longest-running Broadway show of all time. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2026 The 2023 megahit film screening will be accompanied live by Barbie Land Sinfonietta, an all-women orchestra, performing both the score and pop songs from the soundtrack. — Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026 The internationally famous doughnut shop, which is known not only for its bold and unconventional creations but also for hosting nontraditional wedding ceremonies, has opened in Wynwood, with the flavors that have transformed it from a cult favorite to a megahit across the country. — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for megahit

Recent Examples of Synonyms for megahit

Noun

Sara Sothern was the driving force behind her daughter’s career, channeling her own ambitions into Taylor’s success.

— Estrella Albendea Ruiz, Vanity Fair, 7 Nov. 2026
Also worth noting that only one New York football coach has had any sustained success this century—Tom Coughlin, hired with a great track record at Boston College and Jacksonville.

— Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of success

Noun

At Hill Street bar, close to the downtown criminal courthouse where McKinney has built his career, supporters swayed to smooth jazz and Top 40 radio hits, nursing cocktails and betraying no reaction to the dismal early returns.

— Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Amid a recent drop-off in per-subscriber viewing, Netflix overhauled its content leadership team, which included replacing content chief Bela Bajaria with industry veteran Peter Rice in a bid to produce more hits.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of hit

Noun

Godzilla Minus Zero does so in horrifying detail, and Yamazaki says he was inspired by a different American blockbuster director in his depiction of nuclear death.

— James Grebey, Time, 3 Nov. 2026
The sequel to Michael, Lionsgate’s blockbuster Michael Jackson biopic, as well as New Line’s Friday sequel Last Friday and a new project from indie filmmaker Mike Mills, were all in the winner’s circle, so to speak.

— Dominic Patten, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2026