as in excellent
of the very best kind
the food at that restaurant is out-of-sight—but then so are the prices
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out of sight
2 of 2phrase
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
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
Start by buffing a small, out-of-sight area with any cleaning solutions listed to make sure there are no reactions or damage.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
For many of us, pasteurization is an out-of-sight, out-of-mind process that’s easy to take for granted or even forget about.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 6 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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
Start by buffing a small, out-of-sight area with any cleaning solutions listed to make sure there are no reactions or damage.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
For many of us, pasteurization is an out-of-sight, out-of-mind process that’s easy to take for granted or even forget about.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 6 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for out-of-sight
Adjective
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And for mornings, Butchertown Grocery Bakery anchors the day with excellent pastries, especially the flaky biscuits, and local coffee—no reinvention necessary.—
Hannah Howard,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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Once again, marble and soapstone, cited above, are excellent alternatives that will stand the test of time despite constant wear and tear.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Mission Trails is a great place to go for a nice little hike or a beautiful little walk.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Jan. 2026
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Pahlavi was the name of a beautiful large boulevard in Tehran under the shah.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Serious shellers know to get to the beach early for prime specimens like sand dollars, whelks, and scallops.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2026
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With much of the 2026 path of totality crossing oceans and seas, cruise lines are planning extraordinary voyages to deliver passengers to prime viewing points.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This has been a wonderful season.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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Keep reading to discover all of the wonderful possibilities this tiny home unlocks, for just $9,800.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Special mention must be made of the in-room minibars, which are terrific, and so extensive that they are contained not within a single small fridge but an entire chest of drawers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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Lenert made a terrific save on a solid strike by JSerra midfielder Carter Biondolillo, with Lenert diving to his left to make the crucial stop in the second half.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The resulting casserole comes out tender and saucy, with a light creaminess, lovely aroma and a savory richness.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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Originally built as a carriage road during the 1880s, the long and winding road takes you from downtown Hot Springs (just off Central Avenue at the end of Fountain Street) to a lovely picnic area and overlook featuring a historic pagoda that dates back to the early 1900s.—
Alex Schechter,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Dave Archer was there for the entirety of Matt Ryan’s Falcons career, serving as the superb analyst on team radio broadcasts and sharing countless conversations over the course of Ryan’s 14-year career in Atlanta.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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While imposing from the outside, their magnificent jewel-box innards are worth a browse—a superb, rather opulent retreat from the midday sun.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The country's greatest resource is not oil beneath the ground, but people--inside and outside the country--who still care deeply about its future.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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Newsom is certainly right that California is a great state and an economic engine unmatched by other states.—
Sal Rodriguez,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Out-of-sight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/out-of-sight. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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