can't-miss

adjective

ˈkant-ˌmis 

: certain to have a favorable result, performance, or reception : surefire

a can't-miss prospect

Synonyms

• certain
• fail-safe
• infallible
• sure
• surefire
• unfailing

Examples of can't-miss in a Sentence

my uncle's willingness to see every get-rich-quick scheme as a can't-miss opportunity

Recent Examples on the Web

This can't-miss deal is available through June 27, 2024. —Dan Koday, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2024

The shop with the can't-miss blue awning and signs on Woodward has been around for more than 70 years. —Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 10 May 2024

All the can't-miss looks on your favorite stars at this week's most major events — including Chrissy Teigen's risqué floral gown The 2024 Met Gala season may be over, but these stars continued to pull out all the style stops for red carpets, parties and more. —Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024

Forty miles north of Boston, the town has a can't-miss natural gem in Halibut Point State Park, from which visitors can spot Maine in the distance 80 miles away. —Alex Erdekian, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2024

All the can't-miss looks on your favorite stars at this week's most major events — including Broadway opening nights and more This week started with a Broadway-style bang — with more than one show hosting their opening night on the Great White Way in New York City! —Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 22 Apr. 2024

So, keep reading to discover the can't-miss, high-end fashion essentials available at the retailer right now for under $100 — with sales extending up to 83 percent off. —Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2024

From Jennifer Lopez in New York City to Megan Fox at Coachella to a who's-who of Hollywood celebs at the 2024 Breakthrough Prize ceremony in Los Angeles, the photo gallery ahead will give you a look at every can't-miss outfit from the week, all in one place. —Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024

The photo gallery ahead will give you a look at every can't-miss outfit from the week, all in one place. —Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1975, in the meaning defined above