big hit

NOUN

success

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accomplishment achievement advance benefit boom fame gain happiness profit progress prosperity realization triumph victory win

STRONG

arrival ascendancy attainment clover consummation eminence fortune fruition hit killing laugher maturation reward savvy sensation snap strike successfulness walkaway walkover

WEAK

bed of roses do well easy street flying colors good luck good times grand slam gravy train happy days lap of luxury éclat

Antonyms

STRONGEST

defeat failure forfeit loss misfortune sadness sorrow unhappiness

STRONG

inferiority unfulfillment

NOUN

triumph

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accomplishment coup feat gain grand slam success win

STRONG

ascendancy attainment conquest hit homer riot score sensation shoo-in splash surmounting takeover tour de force vanquishing

WEAK

big win cinch clean sweep feather in cap hole in one pushover smash hit sure bet sure thing the gold vanquishment walkover

Antonyms

STRONGEST

failure forfeit loss

WEAK

disaster

Example Sentences

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The big hit was a three-run home run by Justin Torres.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

That has led to a big hit to earnings in recent quarters.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

He said the "big hit" caused by fires is to biodiversity, as established rare habitats are wiped out.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

John Ternus must help Apple catch up in the AI race as it looks for its next big hit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

“I bet you’re a big hit with the ladies,” I say.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland