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one-hit wonder

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Noun

  1. A recording artist known for only one hit song, especially after failing at subsequent attempts at success.
  2. A person or group known for achieving only a single major accomplishment.
  3. An instance of achieving a high from the first hit.
  4. Alternative form of one-hit wonder.

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