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
And then there's the halftime show, which has evolved over the years into a can't-miss spectacle featuring the biggest and brightest artists in music.
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Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Feb. 2026
Welcome to First Bite, The Arizona Republic's guide to can't-miss dishes at restaurants that are new — or new to us.
—Bahar Anooshahr, AZCentral.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Uffizi Gallery, Brunelleschi's Duomo, and Michelangelo's David are among the can't-miss sites.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Celeste by Kerth Gumbs Located on a bluff overlooking the beach at Malliouhana, Celeste is one of the island's most iconic restaurants and a can't-miss sunset spot that feels tailor-made for a romantic evening.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
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Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Feb. 2026
Welcome to First Bite, The Arizona Republic's guide to can't-miss dishes at restaurants that are new — or new to us.
—Bahar Anooshahr, AZCentral.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Uffizi Gallery, Brunelleschi's Duomo, and Michelangelo's David are among the can't-miss sites.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Celeste by Kerth Gumbs Located on a bluff overlooking the beach at Malliouhana, Celeste is one of the island's most iconic restaurants and a can't-miss sunset spot that feels tailor-made for a romantic evening.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for can't-miss
Adjective
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Affordable yet reliable, the JBL Vibe Beam wireless earbuds are terrific for listening to your favorite tunes while commuting, hiking, exercising or at the beach.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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However, there is a reliable method for keeping crows out of your yard and letting the others live in peace.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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There’s going to be a learning curve here for people for sure.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
2 Apr. 2026
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The abundance of light that Koestenbaum sheds on the rabbi is humorous, sure, but also humanistic.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Commandment, winner of four straight races, is certain to head on to Louisville and May 2 Kentucky Derby as one of the favorites.—
Clark Spencer,
Miami Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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This is a common step because some research suggests certain antidepressant medications could blunt psilocybin’s effects.—
Natalia V. Osipova,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Can't-miss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/can%27t-miss. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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