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
Unfortunately, a resolution calling for the removal of disgraced Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson in the wake of her conviction on federal corruption charges isn’t a virtue-signaling slam dunk and was once again blocked.
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Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 16 May 2025
Analysts say the deal has potential for success, and while not an immediate and guaranteed slam dunk, the merger could provide opportunities for value.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Still, that doesn’t make pitching access to team equity a slam dunk, Lindholm said.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 7 May 2025
Angel Reese made another slam dunk at the 2025 Met Gala.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 6 May 2025
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Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 16 May 2025
Analysts say the deal has potential for success, and while not an immediate and guaranteed slam dunk, the merger could provide opportunities for value.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Still, that doesn’t make pitching access to team equity a slam dunk, Lindholm said.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 7 May 2025
Angel Reese made another slam dunk at the 2025 Met Gala.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slam dunk
Noun
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Love locks have been slowly disappearing from the Old Red Bridge in south Kansas City off Red Bridge Road, as an amateur locksmith from Overland Park admits to using the locks to practice his skills.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 July 2025
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The spray is also formulated with argan oil, vitamins, and fatty acids to smooth and soften your locks.—
PEOPLE Deals Team,
People.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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The discourse is endless, but there’s one sure thing: people are talking about Evita.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2025
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Medved is a slam dunk, sure thing … should such a thing exist at Minnesota.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In a world where the only certainty is change, agility isn't just an advantage.—
Elaine Pulakos,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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That certainty dampens any excitement to find out what happens to her next.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
2 July 2025
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“Slam dunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slam%20dunk. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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