smash hit
Wildly popular phenomenon
A smash hit is a resounding success, especially in entertainment—a song, movie, or show that achieves massive popularity: The musical was a smash hit on Broadway.
The smash emphasizes the force of impact, suggesting something that doesn't just succeed but dominates.
Often shortened to just a smash.
- chart-topperSong at position one
- bestsellerHigh-volume publication
- blockbusterEnormously successful entertainment property
- starLuminous astronomical object
- record breakerOne who sets new highs
crowd-pleaser · crowd favorite · anthem · earworm · viral sensation · masterpiece · sensation · overnight sensation · tour de force · zeitgeist · cultural phenomenon · showstopper · Titanic · phenomenon · megahit · runaway success · success · tearjerker
- hit singleslead single, number one, debut single, platinum single
- box officebox office, gross, worldwide gross, opening weekend, ticket sales
- big hitsblockbusters, blockbuster, bestseller, gold records, triple platinum
- crowd pleaserscrowd pleaser, encores, crowd favorite, standing ovations, fan favorite
- showstoppersshowstopper, showstoppers, knockout, knockouts, stunner
- book termsfolio, quarto, octavo, duodecimo, page