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
At the time, the move wasn’t immediately obvious as a slam dunk.
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Tristan Bove, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
From gumbo to Mardi Gras wings, kicking up your game-day menu with a little spice is a slam dunk.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
With hometown fans cheering in Chicago Stadium, Michael Jordan and Dominique Wilkins went toe-to-toe in the slam dunk contest during All-Star Weekend.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Ugg shoes are a slam dunk gift—the Scuffette II style in particular.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
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Tristan Bove, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
From gumbo to Mardi Gras wings, kicking up your game-day menu with a little spice is a slam dunk.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
With hometown fans cheering in Chicago Stadium, Michael Jordan and Dominique Wilkins went toe-to-toe in the slam dunk contest during All-Star Weekend.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Ugg shoes are a slam dunk gift—the Scuffette II style in particular.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for slam dunk
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slam dunk
Noun
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Uptown and downtown offer an exciting lifestyle, especially for residents looking for a secure, lock-and-leave home.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Feb. 2026
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People in the shelter-in-place area were told to go and stay indoors, close and lock windows and doors, and turn off HVAC and air-conditioning systems, according to the Butler County Sheriff's Office.—
Cheryl Vari,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Perhaps one of those starting pitching prospects — Lagrange has a fitting profile — gets an opportunity in a bullpen that is short on sure things.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Of course, the genre dictates that a seemingly sure thing be vexed, and this rom-com is no different.—
Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2026
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His certainty was expressed despite the fact his family is exploring a sale of the team, which could be completed by the start of the 2026 season.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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But permitting moves too slowly, regulatory timelines stretch indefinitely, and long-term certainty remains absent.—
Suzette Valladares,
Oc Register,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Slam dunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slam%20dunk. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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