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
As stops continue to pop up nationwide and videos from past nights circulate online, the party has emerged as one of the clearest examples of the megahit’s expansion beyond the screen.
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Holly Alvarado, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026
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).
—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
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Holly Alvarado, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026
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).
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for megahit
Noun
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By all accounts, the campaign against Iran’s military assets has achieved success.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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How to Use Costco’s Chipotle Copycat Chicken Costco’s Flame Seared Chargrilled Chipotle Chicken has already enjoyed a lot of social media success.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Kyle Schwarber hit a two-run homer and Gunnar Henderson had four hits and two RBIs as the United States rolled to a 9-1 victory over Britain on Saturday night at the World Baseball Classic.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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According to preliminary data, air defense systems downed 19 missiles and 453 drones with hits from 9 missiles and 26 strike drones recorded at 22 locations.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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After a lackluster year that saw the French box office drop by nearly 15% and become dominated by Hollywood blockbusters, 2026 is kicking off with a quartet of ambitious French films driving a 20% jump in theatrical admissions.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2026
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The greatest screen villain of this century, period, cut the blockbuster check.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Megahit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/megahit. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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