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
Uffizi Gallery, Brunelleschi's Duomo, and Michelangelo's David are among the can't-miss sites.
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Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
The can't-miss highlights of a seven-night Viking Vesta sailing through Greece and Türkiye, according to Condé Nast Traveler editor Madison Flager.
—Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
Celeste by Kerth Gumbs Located on a bluff overlooking the beach at Malliouhana, Celeste is one of the island's most iconic restaurants and a can't-miss sunset spot that feels tailor-made for a romantic evening.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
And for book lovers, that promise comes with a stack of can't-miss reads.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
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Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
The can't-miss highlights of a seven-night Viking Vesta sailing through Greece and Türkiye, according to Condé Nast Traveler editor Madison Flager.
—Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
Celeste by Kerth Gumbs Located on a bluff overlooking the beach at Malliouhana, Celeste is one of the island's most iconic restaurants and a can't-miss sunset spot that feels tailor-made for a romantic evening.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
And for book lovers, that promise comes with a stack of can't-miss reads.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for can't-miss
Adjective
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Only 22 sites would have reliable climate conditions by mid-century, the study found.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Built for extreme cold Corvus One for Cold Chain uses industrial-grade barcode scanners with precise control over focus and exposure, enabling reliable label capture even when barcodes are frosted, damaged, or low contrast.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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He is most known for catch opposing point guards off-guard with steals from behind in the back court, a move sure to elicit a raucous, standing ovation when performed for the first time in front of the Madison Square Garden faithful.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Both of our experts say this is a for-sure area to clean at least once a month.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Last year Republicans passed legislation to reduce spending on federal health programs and food assistance, largely by imposing work requirements on people receiving aid and by shifting certain costs onto the states.—
Ali Swenson,
Fortune,
7 Feb. 2026
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Late last year, shareholders voted to approve a new pay package that could be worth $1 trillion, paid out in 12 tranches, if Tesla hits certain milestones, including market cap gains and operational achievements, over the next decade.—
Robert Frank,Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Can't-miss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/can%27t-miss. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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