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
These out-of-sight flights will only be allowed at an altitude of 400 feet or less. Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025 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 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 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
  • While San Francisco’s bullpen is struggling, Rogers is in the midst of another excellent season after signing a three-year, $37 million deal to join the defending American League champions.
    Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
  • Guests can borrow, for no charge, one of four Mate e-bikes for spins around the park or beyond, say to Tanimachi nearby for local neighborhood vibes, including charming izakayas, gyoza shops, and excellent, one-woman restaurants such as Tachiaoi.
    Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 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
  • Especially the guy who bangs a wrecking ball against the historic East Wing to make room for an incongruous ballroom monstrosity, who mars the sacred Oval Office with gold glitter and paves over the lovely Rose Garden.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • All in all, launching the book has been an exhausting and lovely gift of an experience.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 July 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 8 Jul. 2026.

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