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 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 Check out the photo gallery ahead for a look at every can't-miss outfit from the week. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026 The food menu is brief and fun, the can't-miss being a burger dripping with comte. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for can't-miss
Recent Examples of Synonyms for can't-miss
  1. reliable
  2. sure
  3. certain
Adjective
  • As governments and technology companies search for reliable, low-carbon power solutions, micro-modular reactors are emerging as one of several technologies being explored to support future electricity demand.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026
  • Industrial and real estate investment plunged in the first half of the year, indicating that such longtime pillars of the Chinese economy are becoming less reliable in offsetting slow consumption.
    — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
Definition of reliable
Adjective
  • Yesavage, after tearing through college and rapidly ascending the minor leagues last year, still wasn’t entirely sure if his release point would play in the big leagues.
    — Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • And, of course, nothing here can happen unless the city feels sure such a plan wouldn’t result in a credit-ratings downgrade.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026
Definition of sure
Adjective
  • Euthanasia is legal under certain conditions in the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Spain, Portugal, Canada, Colombia, Australia and New Zealand.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 July 2026
  • The Idaho Medical Cannabis Act initiative, which was spearheaded by the Natural Medicine Alliance of Idaho, would have allowed people with certain health conditions to get access to medical cannabis treatment.
    — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 14 July 2026
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“Can't-miss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/can%27t-miss. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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