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
Check out the photo gallery ahead for a look at every can't-miss outfit from the week.
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Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
These can't-miss Amazon Prime Day deals include Apple AirPods, Brooks sneakers, Samsonite luggage sets, and more—all up to 71 percent off.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
Newsweek's Powering Ahead promises to be among the can't-miss events of the week.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Save room in your shopping cart for these items—from flashy kitchenware to can't-miss furniture pieces.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
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Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
These can't-miss Amazon Prime Day deals include Apple AirPods, Brooks sneakers, Samsonite luggage sets, and more—all up to 71 percent off.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
Newsweek's Powering Ahead promises to be among the can't-miss events of the week.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Save room in your shopping cart for these items—from flashy kitchenware to can't-miss furniture pieces.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for can't-miss
Recent Examples of Synonyms for can't-miss
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Chaco is known for making great hiking sandals, and its boots are sure to be just as durable and reliable with the same heavy-duty outsole and comfortable footbed for walking long distances.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
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In just the past decade, late-night shows’ bookings—a reliable rite of passage for musical artists on the edge of a breakthrough—have dropped significantly, to barely 200 performances in 2023.—
Jonathan Garrett,
The Atlantic,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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There was a world around Liverpool, sure, but there was a real community in the Village that was about more than just music.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
27 Oct. 2025
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Save as a collection on MyRecipes Not sure what to serve for dinner tonight?—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Oct. 2025
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Even over-the-counter basics, like children’s Tylenol or chewable Pepto-Bismol, can be surprisingly hard to find abroad, especially in countries where pharmacies stock different formulations or ban certain medications altogether.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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Combs is slated to be released on May 8, 2028, but could be released earlier for good behavior or completing certain programs in prison.—
Adam Reiss,
NBC news,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Can't-miss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/can%27t-miss. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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