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home run

[hohm ruhn] / ˈhoʊm ˈrʌn /
NOUN
bull's-eye
Synonyms
STRONGEST
center dead center omphalos
STRONG
goal mark objective quintain target
WEAK
direct hit hole in one
NOUN
crowning achievement
Synonyms
WEAK
Meisterstuck best seller bull's-eye chef d'oeuvre classic coup crowning accomplishment crowning stroke feather in one's cap grand slam hole in one icing on the cake masterpiece masterwork showpiece smash hit work of a master work of a past master

Example Sentences

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Suzuki also believed Trout hit the ball hard enough for a home run.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Oaks Christian 2, Westlake 1: Luke Puls had a solo home run and Gave Geyer threw three innings of scoreless relief.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Carson 9, Classical 7: Nate Ruan had three hits, including a two-run home run.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

On a 3-and-2 count, Brady Murrietta hits a two-run home run for a 5-3 Orange Lutheran lead.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

If your kid was supersmart and acing tests, it was forgiven that he never hit a home run or scored a goal.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty