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
The food menu is brief and fun, the can't-miss being a burger dripping with comte.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
At one point, Gabriel Bonfim looked like a can't-miss championship contender.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Bernthal is the best actor to ever play the character, so this is a can't-miss.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 8 May 2026
Read more about seven can't-miss items below.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
At one point, Gabriel Bonfim looked like a can't-miss championship contender.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Bernthal is the best actor to ever play the character, so this is a can't-miss.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 8 May 2026
Read more about seven can't-miss items below.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for can't-miss
Recent Examples of Synonyms for can't-miss
Adjective
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These advancements are made possible with Spectrum’s fiber broadband network and industry-leading reliability and speed, which delivers the fastest and most reliable Internet*, keeping game day viewing seamless and exciting.—
Dennis Johnson,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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For the most part, all reliable and good, though occasionally, particularly during trips off-hours when ridership would fall off, the experience could be dicey with the train car almost empty and a rider shouting, swearing, smoking or even being threatening.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Be sure to leave some time for customs in San José—during peak travel times, the line can be over an hour long.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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Be sure to check out Bee reporter Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado’s newcomer’s guide to Sacramento’s LGBTQ bars, churches, drag shows and more.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Ticket Holders are only permitted to bring certain types of bags into stadiums.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2026
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Drone operations are prohibited within a 1-nautical-mile radius and up to 1,000 feet above ground level at certain fan events, including at the LA Memorial Coliseum in June, according to FAA’s news release about the restrictions.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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“Can't-miss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/can%27t-miss. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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