as in certainties
one that is certain to succeed
since he was trying his first case, the assistant district attorney was assigned a burglary case that was a slam dunk
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Recent Examples of slam dunks
The six-time NBA All-Star and 2018 Sam Dunk Contest champion Mitchell also got up for some nasty slam dunks, inspired by his partner.
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Lars Brandle, Billboard, 26 Dec. 2025
From slam dunks to signature scents, Shaquille O’Neal’s latest venture proves fragrance can be powerful, personal, and affordable.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
Lars Brandle, Billboard, 26 Dec. 2025
From slam dunks to signature scents, Shaquille O’Neal’s latest venture proves fragrance can be powerful, personal, and affordable.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slam dunks
Noun
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Avatar, Wicked, and Zootopia were all sure things, but that doesn't mean Song Sung Blue can't surprise us all.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Dec. 2025
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And while draft picks can rarely be absolute sure things, Booker has been just that through 12 games.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Dec. 2025
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This rich serum replaces ceramides and locks in moisture, leaving skin over 40 feeling soft and plump.—
Colleen Sullivan,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
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Defense lawyer Nico LaHood asked her about the policies regarding door locks at Robb Elementary and other schools.—
Matthew J. Friedman,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Slam dunks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slam%20dunks. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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