megahit
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of megahit
First recorded in 1980–85
Example Sentences
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In offering easy access to every episode of every season of many shows, it turned former also-rans like “Breaking Bad” into megahits.
The duo performed a rock version of their megahit APT, which is nominated for three prizes at the ceremony, including song of the year.
From BBC
“After the Ball” is widely considered America’s first true pop megahit, according to the Library of Congress.
Chinese audiences are increasingly interested in locally made movies such as last year’s animated megahit “Ne Zha 2,” which grossed $2.2 billion in its home country.
"Baby Shark", in which a shark family is introduced one by one to a chirpy tune, is a global megahit and has featured as a Macy's parade balloon in New York.
From Barron's
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