as in lock
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 dunk
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
Multi-Styler is a last-minute gift that’s destined to be a slam dunk.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 18 Dec. 2025
Worn early in his career, the Air Jordan 3 was famously laced up by Michael Jordan during the 1988 NBA slam dunk contest.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 9 Dec. 2025
Holmes Beach is a slam dunk for families, and Bean Point is perfect for those seeking solace.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2025
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Lars Brandle, Billboard, 26 Dec. 2025
Multi-Styler is a last-minute gift that’s destined to be a slam dunk.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 18 Dec. 2025
Worn early in his career, the Air Jordan 3 was famously laced up by Michael Jordan during the 1988 NBA slam dunk contest.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 9 Dec. 2025
Holmes Beach is a slam dunk for families, and Bean Point is perfect for those seeking solace.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for slam dunk
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slam dunk
Noun
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While the outside world locks into the exhilarating highlights, Johnson drills down on the nuances.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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After turning the lock with his teeth and tongue, Dawson pushes open the front door and walks out into the night.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The one sure thing is that flu cases are on the rise nationwide, a trend that will persist throughout the holiday season.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Mercury News,
23 Dec. 2025
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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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Early projections of $400 million might be a long shot, but an AAV of more than $30 million is a near certainty, and Tucker is seeking a 10-year contract.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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But the void between certainty and hope, where the foreman ruled, troubled him.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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