can't-miss

adjective

ˈkant-ˌmis How to pronounce can't-miss (audio)
Definition of can't-missnext
as in reliable
not likely to fail my uncle's willingness to see every get-rich-quick scheme as a can't-miss opportunity

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Recent Examples of can't-miss Ahead, our can't-miss picks from the sale. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 19 June 2026 Explore Natural Habitats A few miles north of the bustling port, Canaveral National Seashore is another can't-miss attraction with 58,000 acres of untouched natural dunes and coastline. — Marisa Spyker, Southern Living, 19 June 2026 Optimist Hall is another can't-miss venue in Charlotte. — Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026 From Shakira to Ariana Grande to Lionel Richie, here are the can't-miss summer concerts — and a chance to win free tickets. — Irene Wright, USA Today, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for can't-miss
Recent Examples of Synonyms for can't-miss
  1. reliable
  2. sure
  3. certain
Adjective
  • Automobile and energy companies are now retooling their technology choices to balance budget-friendly performance with reliable material sourcing.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Many high-performing women build careers by becoming trusted experts, exceptional operators and reliable problem-solvers.
    — Kelly Baker, Fortune, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of reliable
Adjective
  • The 6-foot-3, 210-pound Harding possesses elite size, sure hands and the ability to get outside.
    — Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Wish fulfillment, sure, but if the wishes came with an instruction manual.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of sure
Adjective
  • The former general reiterated on Tuesday that his goal was a government that all Israelis could trust, not one that represents only certain factions.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Competing calls for unity The former general, who campaigned as a no-nonsense straight shooter, reiterated on Tuesday that his goal was a government that all Israelis could trust, not one that represents only certain factions.
    — Melanie Lidman, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of certain

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“Can't-miss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/can%27t-miss. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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