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 Well Retinol Body Lotion and more can't-miss retinol beauty products deals below. Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 29 May 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 At one point, Gabriel Bonfim looked like a can't-miss championship contender. Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for can't-miss
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Adjective
  • But the systems are only as reliable as their sources, and are prone to misinformation and manipulation.
    Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 23 June 2026
  • Amodei predicts that, over the next five to ten years, AI will achieve, among other things, the reliable prevention and treatment of nearly all natural infectious disease, the elimination of most cancer, the prevention of Alzheimer’s and a doubling of the human lifespan.
    Rob Toews, Forbes.com, 22 June 2026
Adjective
  • Cruz, who also gave up an RBI single to Anthony Seigler and a game-tying sac fly to Tsung-Che Cheng, made sure to take responsibility for his part in the loss.
    Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 29 June 2026
  • Update your emergency kit and be sure to include enough food and water to last for 3 days for each person in your home.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2026
Adjective
  • The eligibility for the program is broad, but certain patients will not qualify.
    Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 28 June 2026
  • Martinez said the land should have never been sold to private developers because it’s included in the California State Lands Commission’s tidelands trust, which says certain land near the ocean must be available for public enjoyment.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 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 30 Jun. 2026.

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