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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shoo-in
Noun
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The actress wore a mini dress, tights, handbag and chunky heels in the bold hue. 18 of 19 Regina King Regina King appeared at the Schiaparelli show in a plunging white suit with a gold lock detail.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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Master Lock Portable Small Lock Box $24 $22 at Amazon This portable lock box is a TikToker favorite because it can be used during and after flights.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Jan. 2025
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The lack of transparency associated with the Maldivian government—today’s and those of the recent past—is mirrored by the lack of certainty around the islands’ early history, as Hassan Ahmed Maniku explains in the Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society Sri Lanka Branch.—
Rob Crossan,
JSTOR Daily,
17 Jan. 2025
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His squads in October and November had considerable overlap, with several mainstays looking like World Cup certainties, including Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, Folarin Balogun and Antonee Robinson.—
Jeff Rueter,
The Athletic,
15 Jan. 2025
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Lamoriello has basically structured his front office so that the only real option to replace him is his son, Chris, so any sort of midseason change seems far-fetched, and even an offseason change is no sure thing.—
Sean McIndoe,
The Athletic,
30 Dec. 2024
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Translated, low rates of interest signal tight credit whereby risk averse banks lend to sure things.—
John Tamny,
Forbes,
9 Dec. 2024
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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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From Smoky Sausage-and-Grits Casserole to Lasagna Soup to King Ranch Chicken, these feed a crowd, often ask for minimal hands-on time, and are usually a cinch to clean up after.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Shoo-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoo-in. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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