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
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
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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This is where the Greenpoint comes from, an excellent neo-classic riff on a Manhattan that was invented at Milk & Honey in New York, and comprises the classic build of Manhattan—rye, sweet vermouth, and bitters—into which has been spliced the inimitable French herbal liqueur, Yellow Chartreuse.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Jayhawks did an excellent job of getting back in transition, limiting Louisville’s fast-break opportunities.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Just ask the folks who’ve made the college basketball committee which is currently pondering expanding its beautiful bracket to 76 teams.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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Later, from the top of a steep and very beautiful hill where he is buried, everyone came down to the road except my mother and a friend of my father’s named Arnie.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Path of destruction In the Caribbean, hotter-than-average waters paired with minimally disruptive winds higher in the atmosphere to create the perfect fuel and prime conditions for Melissa to strengthen.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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But, as North noted, ratings will likely be better in the late afternoon as compared to a prime-time matchup.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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And so for me, baseball is a wonderful place to leave everything, all the mess that the world is in, behind, and just watch these incredibly talented people exceed and do their jobs.—
Alison Weinflash,
Rolling Stone,
31 Oct. 2025
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Scientists have long known that dogs make wonderful companions, offering emotional support and even measurable health benefits to their human owners.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Hollywood’s move in that DEI/Woke direction birthed a bumper crop of writers, filmmakers and actors of all colors, and some terrific films and TV shows.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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Thomas Incoom is a terrific special teams player, but he could be upgraded on defense.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Tender, fresh okra and holy trinity pepper, onions, and celery add a lovely contrast of texture while contributing pops of color.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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The movie’s narrative [spoilers ahead] revolves around the lovely circus aerialist Cleopatra, who romantically pursues little person Hans, a performer in the sideshow.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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He is viewed as a superb talent and a very coachable player, which leads to thinking that he will be better served by staying in Pittsburgh, working with the NHL staff and taking his lumps.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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At Lotus, the dinner menu always highlighted a superb selection of sushi, such as tai snapper umaki roll with avocado, cucumber, and pickled daikon, as well as outstanding small plates and snacks.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Oppenheim Group's latest agent didn't get off to a great start with fellow soap alum Chrishell Stause.—
Jillian Sederholm,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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At great risk, Hamida disguises herself as a khes (a thick cotton cloth) seller and enters the house to plan with Lajo an escape route.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Out-of-sight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/out-of-sight. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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