megahits
Chart-topping smash songs
Megahits are massively successful songs, movies, or other entertainment products—hits so big they transcend ordinary success.
A megahit doesn't just chart; it dominates: The album spawned three megahits.
The prefix mega- emphasizes scale, suggesting cultural saturation rather than mere popularity.
Observable facts or events
- sensationsConscious physical experiences
- classicsWorks of lasting value
- anthemsOfficial ceremonial songs
- game-changersThings transforming entire fields
legacies · landmarks · milestones · breakthroughs · triumphs · masterpieces · revolutions · dominance
Highest in rank
- billboardLarge outdoor advertising structure
- platinumDense precious silvery metal
- blockbusterEnormously successful entertainment property
- anthemOfficial song of praise
airplay · breakout · bestseller · earworm · viral · mainstream · record-breaking · multiplatinum
phenomena
Observable facts or events
- sensationsConscious physical experiences
- classicsWorks of lasting value
- anthemsOfficial ceremonial songs
game-changers · legacies · landmarks · milestones · breakthroughs · triumphs · masterpieces · revolutions · dominance · zeitgeist
number-one
Highest in rank
- billboardLarge outdoor advertising structure
- platinumDense precious silvery metal
- blockbusterEnormously successful entertainment property
anthem · airplay · breakout · bestseller · earworm · viral · mainstream · record-breaking · multiplatinum
albums
Bound music collections
- singlesUnattached individuals
- releasesLets go or publishes
- recordingsStored audio or video
labels · producers · studios · streaming · downloads · royalties · tours · promotion · distribution · publishing
stardom
Celebrity status achieved
- famePublic recognition, widespread
- superstarExceptionally famous performer
- A-listerTop-tier famous person
icon · red-carpet · paparazzi · fanbase · spotlight · glamour · premiere · headlines · endorsements · tabloids
- cinemafilm, films, film studios, movies, movie
- supersellersbestsellers, blockbusters, chart-toppers, smash hits, hotcakes