can't-miss

adjective

ˈkant-ˌmis 

: certain to have a favorable result, performance, or reception : surefire

a can't-miss prospect

Synonyms of can't-miss

• reliable
• sure
• certain

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

Recent Examples on the Web

The Texans hope to figure out how to get the most out of the receiver, who was widely seen as a can't-miss prospect after a stellar college career with the Buckeyes. — ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026

The light and slightly effervescent dry assyrtiko from Gavalas Winery—one of the oldest wineries in Santorini—is a can't-miss. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Keep scrolling for the can't-miss Amazon deals to snag before the long weekend comes to a close. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 3 July 2026

So pairing him with the tornado of chaos named Eric André is a can't-miss concept. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 3 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1975, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for can't-miss

• abyss
• amiss
• chlamys
• dismiss
• premiss
• remiss
• bis
• bliss
• criss
• dis
• diss
• hiss