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
For two days in August, this small hamlet south of Buffalo becomes a can't-miss destination for fans of a distinctively agricultural motorsport: the tractor pull.
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Zach Jaworski, NPR, 18 Aug. 2025
Amidst so many options, a few stand out as can't-miss experiences.
—Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
August's second week has some can't-miss flicks, documentaries, and more.
—PC Magazine, 8 Aug. 2025
For more can't-miss shopping stories delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our Most Wanted newsletter.
—Venus Wong, Refinery29, 4 Aug. 2025
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Zach Jaworski, NPR, 18 Aug. 2025
Amidst so many options, a few stand out as can't-miss experiences.
—Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
August's second week has some can't-miss flicks, documentaries, and more.
—PC Magazine, 8 Aug. 2025
For more can't-miss shopping stories delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our Most Wanted newsletter.
—Venus Wong, Refinery29, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for can't-miss
Adjective
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Throughout Amorim’s tenure, United’s wide combinations have been present, but other tactical problems, poor execution and the lack of a reliable goalscorer have impacted their productivity.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Those events underscored the need for more reliable smoke management tools.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Again, bold and daring and wild changes, sure, but also imaginative and illuminating.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
8 Sep. 2025
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The reason investors are so sure the cuts are coming is that underneath the weak headline number from the nonfarm payroll jobs report—just 22,000 new jobs—was even weaker data from the private sector.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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One of the charming aspects of following foreign football is realising that certain concepts are expressed in different ways to how it’s done in your own country.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Since 2012, certain players and games are forever etched in the memories of those who watched.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Can't-miss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/can%27t-miss. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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