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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
All items should be returned to their spots—not just dumped in an out-of-sight area. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 4 June 2026 The largely voiceless and out-of-sight saline lakes shrank and became more concentrated with salts as a result. Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 27 Mar. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for out-of-sight
Adjective
  • And with such excellent transit, there can be much greater housing density.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 29 June 2026
  • His group stage has been consistently excellent without announcing itself — the kind of contribution that shows up in the table rather than the highlights.
    Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 29 June 2026
Adjective
  • Their French 75, which is made with cognac, lemon and muscadet, is a perfect example thanks to a beautiful balance of elegance and ingenuity.
    Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
  • At the rear of the second floor is the primary suite, which has a large walk-in closet and another beautiful bathroom featuring a six-foot soaking tub with a custom glass surround.
    James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026
Adjective
  • Beat a prime Holloway at 170, though, and the door swings back open to the paydays he's chased since the rematch became official.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • For homeowners near host stadiums, the tournament has turned spare bedrooms and second homes into prime real estate.
    Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 July 2026
Adjective
  • The animals, the cool weather and the wonderful people of this region made for a memorable trip.
    Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
  • Bat boxes are a wonderful addition to your yard for attracting bats and giving them a safe place to live.
    The Spruce, The Spruce, 2 July 2026
Adjective
  • Conwell played off the ball a lot but showed a nifty handle when given the chance, delivering a terrific pass in transition for a Jahmir Young score and swerving past a defender on a neat move to the basket before missing a shot at the rim.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026
  • He has been blessed with terrific talent but clearly has melded that talent to win games and keep the clubhouse on the same page.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
Adjective
  • My friend has been in a long-term, live-in relationship with a lovely man.
    R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2026
  • Lake Vostok is said to be one of the loveliest places in Antarctica.
    Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 29 June 2026
Adjective
  • After multiple close calls, Ivory Coast tied the match in the 74th minute with a superb run by Amad Diallo.
    Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2026
  • These popular plants are superb, long-lasting garden ornaments.
    Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 27 June 2026
Adjective
  • William's sixth-great-grandfather was born in Coventry in 1740 and enlisted as a private in the Connecticut militia.
    Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • Leave some messiness in your garden and leave the leaves, as decaying leaves are great habitat for fireflies.
    Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 5 July 2026

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“Out-of-sight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/out-of-sight. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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