Definition of out-of-sightnext
slang

out of sight

2 of 2

phrase

as in only
having no equal or rival for excellence or desirability The drummer for that band is out of sight.

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Recent Examples of out-of-sight
Adjective
The attic might be the ultimate out-of-sight, out-of-mind space in a home. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2026 What’s more, radar analysis indicates many of these facilities may still be deteriorating out-of-sight from inspection crews. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 Dec. 2025 These out-of-sight flights will only be allowed at an altitude of 400 feet or less. Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025 Organizations continue to wrestle with how to monitor out-of-sight employees’ performance. Harvard Business Review, 12 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for out-of-sight
Recent Examples of Synonyms for out-of-sight
Adjective
  • Fjord, Cristian Mungiu’s legal thriller starring podcast favorite Renate Reinsve and Sebastian Stan; Hope, an action film starring Squid Game breakout Hoyeon; and Gentle Monster, led by an excellent Léa Seydoux.
    Alex Jhamb Burns, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Servite 0-1 (62) The Friars lost to an excellent Centennial of Corona team, 41-21, in Rick Garretson’s first game as Servite’s head coach.
    Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 24 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • There are a lot of on-the-road songs about travels through this strange, heartbreaking, and beautiful planet.
    Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The skyline floated like an uncanny but beautiful projection off to our side.
    Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 23 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Nature aside, Cape Town boasts a wonderful juxtaposition of old world architecture and contemporary design across its vibrant neighborhoods.
    Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Both films had wonderful ensembles, ingenious writing and an unmistakable sense of occasion.
    Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • With the ups and downs of that season under his belt and Cam Coleman catching his passes, Manning should be terrific.
    Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Jamal Murray, Jokic, Gordon and Johnson are terrific — when healthy.
    Troy Renck, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The First Miami Presbyterian Church, home to the city’s oldest congregation, sits on a prime slice of waterfront real estate in Brickell.
    Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The entire hardware system has obtained prime-level safety certification from TÜV.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The bathroom is lovely with deep red marble tiling, a large tub, and views over the beach.
    Megan Rose Murray, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Have a lovely weekend all and enjoy these last few weeks of August!
    Sam Woodward, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Head baker Lou Turner (formerly pastry chef at Obelix, a French bistro in the city’s River North) churns out superb pastries that invite obsession.
    The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The winery is also known for superb musical performances that Paine gets through his relationship with a top tier entertainment manager.
    Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 24 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Rivera-Vega is suspected of setting the fire and also had been charged with arson causing great bodiliy injury before the woman died.
    Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Starting the election calendar in South Carolina is intended in part to give Black voters a greater voice at the outset of the nominating process.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

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“Out-of-sight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/out-of-sight. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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