chart-topper
noun
: a recording that is bought more than any other recording during a particular time
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The 30-track project not only marks his first chart-topper in Australia, but also his first entry into the ARIA top 10, following previous peaks at No. 49 with Die Lit (2018) and No. 15 with Whole Lotta Red (2020).
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Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 21 Mar. 2025
The tune is an annual chart-topper during the holiday season.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Since her Rebel Heart disappointment, Madonna has regained her status as a chart-topper.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Will Mayhem Hit No. 1? Mayhem has all the ingredients for a No. 1 debut: a major return to pop, strong fan anticipation, and a Hot 100 chart-topper leading the way.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
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Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 21 Mar. 2025
The tune is an annual chart-topper during the holiday season.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Since her Rebel Heart disappointment, Madonna has regained her status as a chart-topper.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Will Mayhem Hit No. 1? Mayhem has all the ingredients for a No. 1 debut: a major return to pop, strong fan anticipation, and a Hot 100 chart-topper leading the way.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
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“Chart-topper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chart-topper. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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