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
From slam dunks to signature scents, Shaquille O’Neal’s latest venture proves fragrance can be powerful, personal, and affordable.
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slam dunks
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But none represent sure things for the Yankees next season, and Peralta is as sure a thing as any team could acquire this winter.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Oct. 2025
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With Justin Verlander set to be a free agent, Ray is one of only three sure things in next year’s rotation, along with Logan Webb and Landen Roupp.—
Evan Webeck,
Mercury News,
25 Sep. 2025
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The TikTok-beloved Dyson Supersonic is designed to protect hair from extreme heat damage and frizz while leaving locks extra smooth and shiny.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
7 Nov. 2025
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This clever coffee table’s top lifts smoothly and locks into place to create a dining area or workspace.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Slam dunks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slam%20dunks. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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