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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At a program unaccustomed to recent success, which has two winning seasons in its 20 years as a Division I program, second-year Coach John Shulman has the Bears aiming higher that regular-season accolades.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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Kuaishou's success with its Kling models has been a key factor behind its more than 50% share price rise over the last year.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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A week after reviving her Prince routine to honor fans during a meet at Minnesota, Chiles seamlessly transitioned back at Pauley Pavilion to her energetic routine set to a medley of hits by icons Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder and Tina Turner.—
Los Angeles Times Staff,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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There were some hits and there were some misses for sure.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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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 15 Feb. 2026.
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