can't-miss

adjective

ˈkant-ˌmis 

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

a can't-miss prospect

Synonyms

• certain
• fail-safe
• infallible
• sure
• surefire
• unfailing

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

Projecting a little further out, the Switch 2 will be the only way to legitimately play Mario and Zelda adventures that seem highly likely to be can't-miss classics, given past performance. —ArsTechnica, 16 June 2025

All the can't-miss looks on your favorite stars at this week's most major events all over the world Comments All across the world, celebrities are having major fashion moments. —Catherine Santino, People.com, 11 June 2025

For more can't-miss shopping stories delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our Most Wanted newsletter. —Venus Wong, Refinery29, 9 June 2025

All the can't-miss looks on your favorite stars at this week's most major events all over the world Comments All over the world, celebrities are stepping out for major fashion moments. —Catherine Santino, People.com, 26 May 2025

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