Synonyms of can't-missnext
: certain to have a favorable result, performance, or reception : surefire
a can't-miss prospect

Examples of can't-miss in a Sentence

my uncle's willingness to see every get-rich-quick scheme as a can't-miss opportunity
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Check out the photo gallery ahead for a look at every can't-miss outfit from the week. Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026 Calumet Copper Country is a can't-miss part of Michigan, and Calumet is a great base for exploring the region. Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026 Bernthal is the best actor to ever play the character, so this is a can't-miss. K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 8 May 2026 Read more about seven can't-miss items below. Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for can't-miss

Word History

First Known Use

1975, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of can't-miss was in 1975

Cite this Entry

“Can't-miss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/can%27t-miss. Accessed 22 May. 2026.

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