Runaway (Noun)
Meaning 1
Someone who flees from an uncongenial situation; "fugitives from the sweatshops".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 2
An easy victory.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The home team's 10-0 lead by halftime made the game a runaway, with the final score being 20-0.
- The incumbent president's popularity made the election a runaway, with her winning by a landslide.
- The new smartphone's innovative features made it a runaway hit, selling out within hours of its release.
- The company's stock price was a runaway, increasing by 50% in just one week.
- The movie's success was a runaway, breaking box office records and earning critical acclaim.