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
What began as an independent film — facing numerous obstacles, including financing challenges — quickly evolved into a global phenomenon that redefined the action genre and launched three megahit sequels.
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Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
The only album that managed to beat I Love You on this week’s chart was Playboi Carti’s immediate megahit MUSIC, which very few albums would have been able to beat in the first place — so this high of a debut is ultimately a huge deal for both Selena and Benny.
Kyle Denis: An 8.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 1 Apr. 2025
Outside of the earnings reaction, shares of Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk rose by 2% after U.S. healthcare conglomerate CVS Health unveiled plans to increase patient access to Novo’s megahit weight loss drug Wegovy.
—Ganesh Rao,jenni Reid,chloe Taylor, CNBC, 1 May 2025
That show is House of David, the first season launching it anywhere from the #4 to #2 show on the platform, behind only Reacher, Amazon’s megahit, at times.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
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Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
The only album that managed to beat I Love You on this week’s chart was Playboi Carti’s immediate megahit MUSIC, which very few albums would have been able to beat in the first place — so this high of a debut is ultimately a huge deal for both Selena and Benny.
Kyle Denis: An 8.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 1 Apr. 2025
Outside of the earnings reaction, shares of Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk rose by 2% after U.S. healthcare conglomerate CVS Health unveiled plans to increase patient access to Novo’s megahit weight loss drug Wegovy.
—Ganesh Rao,jenni Reid,chloe Taylor, CNBC, 1 May 2025
That show is House of David, the first season launching it anywhere from the #4 to #2 show on the platform, behind only Reacher, Amazon’s megahit, at times.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for megahit
Noun
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But considering the success of Wisconsin's wild turkey management program, don't expect the next edition to have any huge surprises.—
Steven Martinez,
jsonline.com,
23 July 2025
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The track, which arrived in May to immediate streaming and sales success, jumps from No. 3 to crown the list dated July 26.—
Trevor Anderson,
Billboard,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Hence the massive hit to those insurers this month.—
Kelly Evans,
CNBC,
25 July 2025
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While celebrating the surprise hit that would spawn four sequels, two directed by DeMonaco and all scripted by him, the filmmaker talked with a busboy.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Huge uncertainty persists over whether the U.S. and EU can strike a deal over the coming days, although a blockbuster framework agreement between the U.S. and Japan has raised hopes of a breakthrough.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
24 July 2025
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In 2023, Blumhouse’s box-office horror phenomenon Five Nights at Freddy’s, based on the blockbuster game series by Scott Cawthon, became the highest-grossing horror film of the year.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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“Megahit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/megahit. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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