out-of-sight 1 of 2

slang

out of sight

2 of 2

phrase

as in only
having no equal or rival for excellence or desirability The drummer for that band is out of sight.

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of out-of-sight
Adjective
Start by buffing a small, out-of-sight area with any cleaning solutions listed to make sure there are no reactions or damage. Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024 For many of us, pasteurization is an out-of-sight, out-of-mind process that’s easy to take for granted or even forget about. Sarah Garone, Health, 6 Dec. 2024 The idea has been condemned by advocates as an out-of-sight, out-of-mind approach that will lead to further criminalization of homeless people. Douglas R. Clifford, Sun Sentinel, 6 Mar. 2024 But the storage facility is in downtown Austin, while the laws banning encampments have pushed many people to out-of-sight camps around the city. Bridget Grumet, Austin American-Statesman, 16 Jan. 2024 All items should be returned to their spots—not just dumped in an out-of-sight area. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024 There had been reports of other fish species following sea robins around, perhaps deputizing the legged fish as scouts to track down out-of-sight prey. Gary Stix, Scientific American, 26 Sep. 2024 The Apple Desktop Storage Container from MoMA Design Store offers artful out-of-sight storage for pens, cables, sticky notes, flash drives, or candy. Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2024 But one street over and out-of-sight, excavating equipment began picking up the damage. Stephanie Kuzydym, The Courier-Journal, 16 Mar. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for out-of-sight
Adjective
  • These devices are an excellent choice for gamers, tech enthusiasts, and anyone who loves top-tier streaming.
    Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 4 Feb. 2025
  • Nordstrom Savvy shoppers know that Nordstrom’s beauty department has some excellent deals year-round, but its winter sale section has some especially great skin care, makeup, and fragrance sets up for grabs.
    Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • And Billie Eilish gave a beautiful tribute to her hometown, Los Angeles.
    Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 3 Feb. 2025
  • The concerto is an image of a beautiful world disintegrating.
    Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • The Chiefs’ best WR has been terrific in his last two games, (19 catches, 209 yards, 2 TDs).
    Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2025
  • Look, Mahomes is terrific when his back is against the wall.
    Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • This is a debut entry and a wonderful term that’s new to me.
    Caitlin Lovinger, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2025
  • Tucci hosts the popular Tucci - The Heart of Italy show which tours the country sampling and celebrating the wonderful food that originates there.
    Simon Perry, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Cocktail hour began at 5, hosted by Aunt Catherine in the guest villa’s lovely stone courtyard.
    Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
  • Instead of giving us the traditional lineup of speeches, Fogelman makes the lovely choice to depict the funeral in an elliptical montage with most of the family’s reflection taking the form of flashbacks.
    Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 2 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • In addition, incoming freshman Tae Simmons is having a superb senior season at Heritage Christian High School in Northridge.
    Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025
  • Porzingis got off to another superb start, scoring 13 points in the opening three and a half minutes.
    Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 30 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Ovechkin began this season with 853 goals — 41 shy of Gretzky’s 894 — and got off to a great start before missing time with an injury in December and slowing down a bit since his return.
    Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 2 Feb. 2025
  • Free-to-join programs can also offer great benefits.
    Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Its stunning architecture and fabulous location are why it’s considered one of the most Instagram-worthy destinations in the world.
    Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 3 Feb. 2025
  • Emma has been some fabulous version of blonde for quite some time now, interrupting her fair-haired streak with the occasional brunette detour.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 3 Feb. 2025

Thesaurus Entries Near out-of-sight

out of pocket

out-of-sight

out of sight

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“Out-of-sight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/out-of-sight. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.

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