not to be missed
idiom
: so worthwhile that one should experience it
This is an event that is not to be missed.
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Also not to be missed are the Polpette dell’Alessandra, meatballs of beef and pork in bright red sauce ($8), and an 8-inch quarter pan portion of pizza—dealer’s choice, ranging from $8 to $10.
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Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
And while Robbie’s Schiaparelli Haute Couture gown was not to be missed, her necklace is also worthy of attention.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
The tasting flight includes a sake-lees raisin butter that is not to be missed.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
The 2026 Golden Globes red carpet was not to be missed.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
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Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
And while Robbie’s Schiaparelli Haute Couture gown was not to be missed, her necklace is also worthy of attention.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
The tasting flight includes a sake-lees raisin butter that is not to be missed.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
The 2026 Golden Globes red carpet was not to be missed.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for not to be missed
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“Not to be missed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20to%20be%20missed. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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