as in lock
one that is certain to succeed
a shoo-in for the position of secretary of state
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Recent Examples of shoo-in
But the race has also now largely coalesced around these five nominees alongside musical Wicked, whose omission from the best film lineup may raise some eyebrows, particularly in the U.S. where the film is considered an Oscar Best Film nominee shoo-in.
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2025
In most years, Barton would have been a shoo-in for the top rookie center.
—Dane Brugler, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Minnesota coach Kevin O’Connor, a seeming shoo-in for coach of the year, has led the Vikings to a 14-win season behind No. 2 quarterback Sam Darnold, who stepped in when first-round draft pick J.J. McCarthy suffered a season-ending injury in preseason.
—Jack Magruder, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
At the Oscars, the German entry will be a shoo-in for at least a nomination for Best International Feature.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2025
In most years, Barton would have been a shoo-in for the top rookie center.
—Dane Brugler, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Minnesota coach Kevin O’Connor, a seeming shoo-in for coach of the year, has led the Vikings to a 14-win season behind No. 2 quarterback Sam Darnold, who stepped in when first-round draft pick J.J. McCarthy suffered a season-ending injury in preseason.
—Jack Magruder, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
At the Oscars, the German entry will be a shoo-in for at least a nomination for Best International Feature.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for shoo-in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shoo-in
Noun
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Ensure the driver has keys or knows the combination for all door locks.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
8 Feb. 2025
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At the moment, King tries to reassure tariff-wary buyers that putting a deposit on appliances locks in their prices — prices which may rise significantly after tariffs are imposed.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In an interview with ABC4 in 2020, Martin discussed raising Patrick and her certainty that he was destined for success.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
9 Feb. 2025
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Still others shout their certainty that God is only close to certain political parties, countries, religions, or genders.—
Lynne Silva-Breen,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Because the voters have spoken: this is no sure thing.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2025
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Watch on Deadline Cord-cutting, however, has depleted the once-fat margins of RSNs and made once-typical increases in carriage fees much less of a sure thing.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
2 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The burglary was a cinch because none of Slowjamastan’s 22,000 citizens (citizenship may be acquired on the internet and does not require residency or birthright, just a vow against Crocs) were on the land at the time.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2025
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How to Get There Arriving in Longboat Key is a cinch thanks to the growth of Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport and airlines like American and Allegiant Air adding routes here.—
Terry Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Shoo-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoo-in. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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