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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Romero’s partnership with Micky van de Ven was the bedrock of Spurs’ success in last season’s Europa League.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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So whatever successes – or failures – South Korea experiences will inform how other countries battle their own crises.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Then their daughter was born, the pandemic hit and both spouses began working from home.—
Jelena Kecmanovic,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Opera companies have long craved a compact, family-friendly hit, good for all ages, like ballet’s Nutcracker.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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A number of provisions in President Donald Trump‘s blockbuster bill to enact his second-term agenda will go into effect throughout the year.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2026
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In September, the company announced plans to break up, reversing much of the blockbuster $46 billion merger from a decade ago that created one of the biggest food companies in the world.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Megahit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/megahit. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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