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
Here are 10 can't-miss shows and festivals coming this fall.
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Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 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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Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 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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And especially with the other unknowns in the starting rotation, a reliable King changes the dynamic of how the Padres can navigate a postseason series.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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Backed by Uniper, ABB, OKG, and the Royal Institute of Technology, Blykalla is poised to deliver Europe’s first advanced SMR for reliable, sustainable energy in AI and clean industries.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The director is also sure to face questions about the scores of firings that have rocked the bureau, the FBI’s role in reviewing the Epstein files and a number of other moves that Democrats argue have politicized the FBI.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
15 Sep. 2025
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Meltzer is not quite sure how to handle this phase of Birkin’s life.—
Anahid Nersessian,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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According to color theory, certain shades work beautifully with burgundy.—
Jamie Wilson,
Glamour,
12 Sep. 2025
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Only certain oil and gas facilities, including natural gas pipelines, will still be mandated to report emissions of gases like methane, but can delay reporting those emissions until the year 2034.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
12 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 16 Sep. 2025.
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