MEGAHIT Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

megahit

noun

ˈme-gə-ˌhit

Definition of megahit

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 megahit comedy musical about religious missionaries in Uganda has been on Broadway since 2011 (minus a COVID-19 break) and is currently the 10th longest-running Broadway show of all time. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2026 The 2023 megahit film screening will be accompanied live by Barbie Land Sinfonietta, an all-women orchestra, performing both the score and pop songs from the soundtrack. — Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026 That’s why during a visit to The Jennifer Hudson Show on Tuesday morning (March 10) the Masked Singer judge could not have more positive things to say about his small, but pivotal role as Bobby, the high-energy manager of fictional K-pop girl group Huntrix in the Netflix megahit KPop Demon Hunters. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2026 The internationally famous doughnut shop, which is known not only for its bold and unconventional creations but also for hosting nontraditional wedding ceremonies, has opened in Wynwood, with the flavors that have transformed it from a cult favorite to a megahit across the country. — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for megahit

Recent Examples of Synonyms for megahit

Noun

Crowds boomed along with that success, increasing the exposure and scrutiny.

— Katie Whyatt, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Somers Superintendent Sam Galloway, whose district has surpassed its pre-COVID test scores, attributed the success in part to the district limiting screen time for students.

— Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of success

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Perhaps most recently, Prada’s Paradigme men’s fragrance, which launched in August 2025 and was developed in partnership with Givaudan, has approached modern blockbuster status, surpassing $57 million in sales during the first half of 2026.

— Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
The standalone movie, directed by Patty Jenkins, was a blockbuster hit with $824 million at the worldwide box office.

— Zack Sharf, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026