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Definition of out-of-sightnext
slang

out of sight

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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
Another is an out-of-sight, out-of-mind mentality. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026 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 Don’t make this an out-of-sight-out-of-mind thing. Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for out-of-sight
Adjective
  • Cats, after all, are excellent self cleaners.
    Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Infiniti restaurant at Grace Bay Club is great for a very upscale evening, but Parallel 23 at The Palms, known for its fish, pasta, and excellent desserts, remains one of the very best meals of my trip.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • This beautiful home is surrounded by trees and looks directly out at the Pacific Ocean.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2026
  • The women are compelling and beautiful, among them a fuchsia-haired scientist, woodsy sculptor and psychonaut bartender.
    Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • All-day dining at The Common Room blurs culinary boundaries to curate an exceptional selection of prime cuts, succulent seafood, and specialty dishes, each meticulously prepared and enhanced with local flair.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
  • An early penalty on Cadets senior forward Peter Murray 83 seconds into the third, gave the Irish a prime opportunity.
    Andrew Cornelius, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Service at the bars and restaurants on the ship was wonderful, too—attentive but never hovering.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Justin Trudeau – like him or don’t like him – Canadians are wonderful people.
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • One side was a buyer pressuring us over margin and speed that would affect our quality and the other was a child who had this terrific experience.
    Tim Heitmann, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2026
  • Such bad timing could have been fatal for a theatrical release, but thankfully Bellocchio’s terrific crime drama is still available worldwide via HBO Max.
    Damon Wise, Deadline, 1 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • After a day at the beach, retreat to this lovely country house that’s ideal for groups and families.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Some lovely amenities, very much on par with the room price, include Taittinger Champagne at the morning buffet, Diptyque toiletries in the rooms, and complimentary on-site activities like yoga classes and excellent chocolate chip cookies delivered nightly to your room.
    Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • The best binoculars, monoculars and telescopes for eclipse night will also be superb for planetary observing, deep-sky exploration, wildlife watching and travel.
    Jamie Carter, Space.com, 27 Feb. 2026
  • The service The friendly team offers guests a reliable and inspiring stay with superb facilities and services; attention to detail is consistent.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Hasal, however, stood up to the task, denying the penalty attempt with a diving save to Nielsen’s great relief.
    Josh Gross, Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
  • The Agnus Dei begins in glum realization that there may be no compensation for humanity’s great sins when, again astonishingly without expectation, one of Beethoven’s uniquely wondrous melodies takes over.
    Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026

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“Out-of-sight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/out-of-sight. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.

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