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
  • Edoya, where brushes have been made by hand since 1718, is around the corner, and Nexpect, an excellent specialty coffee shop, is a short walk away.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
  • Namely stage 13 when the race split into pieces, Tom Pidcock climbed back up the GC, Pedersen had to make a desperate attempt to reach Philipsen up the road to defend green, and the excellent Mauro Schmid got the victory his talent deserves.
    Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 27 July 2026
Adjective
  • Characters like his kindly uncle, Ser Gwayne (Freddie Fox), and his beautiful dragon, Tessarion, see the real Daeron.
    Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 27 July 2026
  • Appellation Lodi Julie Scopazzi, former marketing manager at Testarossa in Los Gatos, had been telling me about the beautiful transformation of Appellation Lodi, with its gorgeous territorial architecture and colorful gardens.
    Laura Ness, Mercury News, 26 July 2026
Adjective
  • Protecting Jizan from regular Houthi strikes has been a prime motivation for past diplomatic efforts.
    Chris Lau, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
  • Its more than 440 vertebrate species include 39 fishes, 64 reptiles, 50 mammals and 235 birds (which make the Okefenokee a prime bird watching venue).
    Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026
Adjective
  • And this World Cup was about Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and all of Spain’s wonderful passers.
    Michael Cox, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • To be in, like, the very first episode to the last, a show that is now being spun off to other stories, that is so wonderful.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 22 July 2026
Adjective
  • McKinney missed eight games in 2022 after an ATV accident in Cabo during the team's bye week, then rebounded with a terrific 2023 season.
    Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • The base configuration is powered by an Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX processor that’s terrific for 3D renders, heavy multitasking, and—of course—pushing refresh rates forward in your heavy-duty gaming.
    Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 23 July 2026
Adjective
  • The original room also has mannequins showing off fashion-forward outfits from the winners of the Liberty Fabrics x Graduate Fashion Foundation Competition, with lots of lovely clashing patterns and textures.
    Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 July 2026
  • While this verdant island makes a lovely spot for a hike and a picnic on a sunny day, art lovers have two additional reasons to make the trip.
    Carolyn Heller, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Adjective
  • There are some superb central defenders who have not made our list, which just highlights the level Vidic reached.
    Andy Mitten, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Small is a superb route runner, while Everhart is the type of athlete who can turn a jet sweep or bubble screen into a chunk play.
    Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 July 2026
Adjective
  • Important settlements have existed here since the Roman times, when it was described by the writer Ausonius as one of Gaul’s great educational centers.
    Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
  • Getty Images Errol Spence had a great career, but at 36 years old and after three years out of the ring, the former world champion has hit his ceiling in boxing.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 26 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 28 Jul. 2026.

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