can't-miss

adjective

ˈkant-ˌmis How to pronounce can't-miss (audio)
Definition of can't-missnext
as in reliable
not likely to fail my uncle's willingness to see every get-rich-quick scheme as a can't-miss opportunity

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Recent Examples of can't-miss Explore Natural Habitats A few miles north of the bustling port, Canaveral National Seashore is another can't-miss attraction with 58,000 acres of untouched natural dunes and coastline. — Marisa Spyker, Southern Living, 19 June 2026 Optimist Hall is another can't-miss venue in Charlotte. — Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026 From Shakira to Ariana Grande to Lionel Richie, here are the can't-miss summer concerts — and a chance to win free tickets. — Irene Wright, USA Today, 3 June 2026 At one point, Gabriel Bonfim looked like a can't-miss championship contender. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for can't-miss
Recent Examples of Synonyms for can't-miss
  1. reliable
  2. sure
  3. certain
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  • Nothing Phone Nothing Phone Prime Day Deals The Nothing Phone (4a) combines a striking transparent aesthetic with a vibrant 120Hz AMOLED display and reliable daily performance.
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  • Tonight, the guy who has been most reliable, Chris Sale, is taking the mound for the Braves in this pivotal game.
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of reliable
Adjective
  • The Braves Report itself will, at some point, enter semi-occasional offseason mode — but not sure exactly what that looks like yet.
    — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland, who was given a contract extension due largely to his ability to intercept passes and return them for touchdowns, dropped a sure pick-six late in the fourth quarter that would have changed the game.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of sure
Adjective
  • Many of the hotel's rooms interconnect, and children under 12 can stay and dine free in certain seasons (keep an eye on the latest offers).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • An Iranian official source confirmed to Fox News Digital that Alaj and the Telegram chatbot were established as a new system through which certain individuals could report information about Iranians living abroad.
    — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of certain

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“Can't-miss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/can%27t-miss. Accessed 13 Oct. 2026.

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