breakout

Example Sentences

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Myllyaho also recognised the value of leaning into Finland's eccentricity, with Käärijä's rave metal anthem Cha Cha Cha becoming the breakout hit of Eurovision 2023 in Liverpool.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Her fiery, entrancing performance blazes across the screen and is a breakout film role for the acclaimed stage actor.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

However, the inability to meaningfully distance itself from that breakout level raises some concern.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Her breakout moment came with Dhurandhar, the Bollywood action film whose soundtrack introduced millions to her cool, clipped delivery.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

"But he was planning a breakout, wasn't he?"

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda