dope

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The latter has been handled by cartoons like the 2019 series “Harley Quinn,” which turns Superman into an overly confident dope.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026

This type of silk is made inside a spider's silk gland, where silk proteins are stored as a thick liquid called "silk dope."

From Science Daily • Feb. 6, 2026

“I’ll be sending my lawyers to sue this poor, pathetic, talentless, dope of an M.C., and suing him for plenty$,” he wrote.

From Salon • Feb. 2, 2026

For me, including my community in the rollout and having them see themselves not only in the music, but also visually in what’s happening, is a dope gift to give to your fans.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2025

In Garden Heights, I learn how to be dope by watching.

From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas