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 musubi comes with two per order and is a can't-miss addition to your Hawaiian spread.
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Joie Probst, Midwest Living, 27 Apr. 2026
The beloved Heeler family makes its return to Disney+ with a can't-miss special and brand-new content!
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 12 Mar. 2026
Save room in your shopping cart for these items—from flashy kitchenware to can't-miss furniture pieces.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
And come summer, seeing a concert in this gorgeous setting is a can't-miss activity.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for can't-miss
Joie Probst, Midwest Living, 27 Apr. 2026
The beloved Heeler family makes its return to Disney+ with a can't-miss special and brand-new content!
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 12 Mar. 2026
Save room in your shopping cart for these items—from flashy kitchenware to can't-miss furniture pieces.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
And come summer, seeing a concert in this gorgeous setting is a can't-miss activity.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for can't-miss
Recent Examples of Synonyms for can't-miss
Adjective
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Julian Champagnie took over Harrison Barnes’ starting spot in San Antonio and has been an athletic upgrade who is durable and reliable while providing accurate volume shooting.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Each of these shifts depend on market data that is reliable, licensed and machine-readable in ways legacy infrastructure was not built to deliver.—
Mike Cahill,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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For a successful but not world-conquering rapper like Rashad, making a living relies on making sure that fans continue to feel connected to him.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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Make sure you guys get your news from reputable sources!—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Only in a certain light was the dent visible.—
Weike Wang,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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Barker said the scene, in its original cut, was significantly more intense, ultimately forcing him to pull back on certain elements in order to avoid the restrictive rating.—
Scott Shilstone,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Can't-miss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/can%27t-miss. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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