Synonyms of slam dunks

slam dunks

noun

plural of slam dunk

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• certainties
• sure things
• locks
• lead-pipe cinches
• inevitabilities
• shoo-ins
• cinches
• foregone conclusions
• eventualities

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• long shots
• dark horses

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of slam dunks

Latin America, Australia/NZ, France, Germany and the UK are the slam dunks for Moana. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 7 July 2026

None of them look like slam dunks. — Max Bultman, New York Times, 23 June 2026

Considering the intangibles Braun brings, which includes getting the fans involved following his athletic, rim-rattling slam dunks, the team may avoid any temptation to trade Braun just to gain relief from his salary. — Gary Bedore june 18, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026

Another splices real combat videos between home runs and slam dunks from Wii Sports. — Scott Simon, NPR, 28 Mar. 2026

March is bursting with sales, shows, slam dunks and everything in between. — Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026

Ezra Ausar led the Trojans with 21 points, including crucial late slam dunks. — Sean Campbell, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026

The Timberwolves began to sling 3-pointers and slam dunks, but the Bulls took those punches on the chin, holding off the onslaught by forcing second-chance points and drawing fouls. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026

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. — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 26 Dec. 2025