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
And then there are those shows that might not seem like slam dunks to rank as big hits with Generation Alpha.
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Josef Adalian, Vulture, 31 July 2025
There was a time during this season that didn’t seem like a slam dunk.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Holmes Beach is a slam dunk for families, and Bean Point is perfect for those seeking solace.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 26 July 2025
The law was anything but a slam dunk, even after the Chandler case that inspired it.
—Stacey Barchenger, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for slam dunk
Josef Adalian, Vulture, 31 July 2025
There was a time during this season that didn’t seem like a slam dunk.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Holmes Beach is a slam dunk for families, and Bean Point is perfect for those seeking solace.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 26 July 2025
The law was anything but a slam dunk, even after the Chandler case that inspired it.
—Stacey Barchenger, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for slam dunk
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slam dunk
Noun
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It’s made from smooth vegan leather, with shiny gold-tone hardware and a decorative lock that gives the bag a designer look.—
Jeaneen Russell,
People.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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The Pro has an even smaller design than its predecessor, the Level Lock, and Level says the Pro is faster and more efficient with a dual-core microprocessor built into the lock.—
Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Of course, this is all assuming that the Buccaneers actually release Sanders, and given the wave of injuries that has befallen their secondary, that is no sure thing.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Aug. 2025
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Newsom is hoping to bypass his state’s popular independent redistricting commission by taking the new map straight to voters, although its passage is no sure thing.—
Jonathan Easley,
The Hill,
18 Aug. 2025
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There’s the expert take, the pressures on the Fed, and Powell’s words, which show less certainty and raise questions about what might happen with tariffs and inflation.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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The Rockets are dangerously close to the first apron at this point, and ironing out an Eason contract would give them more certainty on their upcoming financial layout, while also avoiding a potentially awkward situation.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Slam dunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slam%20dunk. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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