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

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His home run was his first since April 20.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Outside of giving up a solo home run to Colin Hynek in the second inning, Govel had a strong performance.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

But he showed signs of a potential breakout, as he hit a home run and two line-drive singles in consecutive at-bats.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

But the umpires confirmed the home run, coupling Adell with Canseco in numerous social media posts.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

“If Joe can hit a home run, the Bandits will win this game. Otherwise, the Johnston Jupiters will be taking home the Commissioner’s Trophy again.”

From "The Missing Mitt (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #2)" by Franklin W. Dixon

home run

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