as in reliable
not likely to fail
my uncle's willingness to see every get-rich-quick scheme as a can't-miss opportunity
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Recent Examples of can't-miss
Save room in your shopping cart for these items—from flashy kitchenware to can't-miss furniture pieces.
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Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
Check out the photo gallery ahead for a look at every can't-miss outfit from the week.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Under $20: Cotton On Body Active Phone Crossbody Bag, $18 (originally $25)
Best Women's Clothing Deals
These can't-miss Nordstrom clothing deals feature superhero travel fabrics like linen (breathable and lightweight) and woven cotton (durable and temperature-regulating).
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2025
Here are 10 can't-miss shows and festivals coming this fall.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 18 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for can't-miss
Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
Check out the photo gallery ahead for a look at every can't-miss outfit from the week.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Under $20: Cotton On Body Active Phone Crossbody Bag, $18 (originally $25)
Best Women's Clothing Deals
These can't-miss Nordstrom clothing deals feature superhero travel fabrics like linen (breathable and lightweight) and woven cotton (durable and temperature-regulating).
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2025
Here are 10 can't-miss shows and festivals coming this fall.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 18 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for can't-miss
Recent Examples of Synonyms for can't-miss
Adjective
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The strategy was stress-tested against historical market downturns and became a reliable benchmark for retirees looking to stretch savings across three decades.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Dell has crafted a reliable everyday machine out of the 16 Plus.—
Charles Jefferies,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The director is also sure to face questions about the scores of firings that have rocked the bureau, the FBI’s role in reviewing the Epstein files and a number of other moves that Democrats argue have politicized the FBI.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
15 Sep. 2025
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Meltzer is not quite sure how to handle this phase of Birkin’s life.—
Anahid Nersessian,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Unlike conventional nylon, these fibers are biodegradable under certain conditions, yet remain durable, silky-soft.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Part of a software update, advertisements will appear on certain refrigerator cover screens when the Family Hub fridge is idle.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Can't-miss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/can%27t-miss. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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