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
This year's American squad is once again stacked with high-end talent, and expectations are high for another strong showing in this can't-miss exhibition of rising stars.
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David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
For more can't-miss shopping stories delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our Most Wanted newsletter.
—Venus Wong, Refinery29, 7 Apr. 2025
The main church celebrates Mass daily — but the can't-miss feature is the adjacent day chapel.
—Erin Alberty, Axios, 31 Mar. 2025
Check out the photo gallery ahead for a look at every can't-miss outfit from the week.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
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David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
For more can't-miss shopping stories delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our Most Wanted newsletter.
—Venus Wong, Refinery29, 7 Apr. 2025
The main church celebrates Mass daily — but the can't-miss feature is the adjacent day chapel.
—Erin Alberty, Axios, 31 Mar. 2025
Check out the photo gallery ahead for a look at every can't-miss outfit from the week.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for can't-miss
Recent Examples of Synonyms for can't-miss
Adjective
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This issue was placed on display when Tanner Houck, one of the team's more reliable pitchers, brutally struggled in his last start.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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When the Cubs have a lead, Counsell goes to a reliable late-game formula with relievers Julian Merryweather, Porter Hodge and Ryan Pressly.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The sweat, sure, but also just the indignity of it.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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No one knows for sure who holds the record for the longest pond skim in the world, without an international skim-off.—
Anna Fiorentino,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In the last two weeks, Trump issued an executive order directing agencies to sunset every existing energy regulation by next year and, in a separate memorandum, said those agencies may repeal certain regulations without allowing the public to weigh in.—
Nichola Groom and Valerie Volcovici,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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The new rule wouldn’t apply to one-time or emergency spending, and certain expenditures would be excluded from the cap.—
Nolan McKendry | The Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Apr. 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 May. 2025.
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