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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And come summer, seeing a concert in this gorgeous setting is a can't-miss activity. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026 And one of our favorite, can't-miss-her Fashion Week celebs is Julia Fox, who never fails to bring an element of surprise to the sidewalks of NYC. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 10 Feb. 2026 And then there's the halftime show, which has evolved over the years into a can't-miss spectacle featuring the biggest and brightest artists in music. Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Feb. 2026 Welcome to First Bite, The Arizona Republic's guide to can't-miss dishes at restaurants that are new — or new to us. Bahar Anooshahr, AZCentral.com, 2 Feb. 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 26 Feb. 2026.

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