Definitions

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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It didn’t immediately look like a home run.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The game was held in Chicago, and Ruth’s home run is relevant because he had hit it in the city the previous year; the feat was still fresh in Chicagoans’ minds.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Norco 9, Ayala 2: Zion Martinez had a home run and four RBIs to power the Cougars into the Division 1 quarterfinals.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Chase Stevenson had two hits and three RBIs, including a home run.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

“Dusty Baker has blasted a home run into the bleachers and the Dodgers into the record books. Home run!”

From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner

home run

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