out-of-sight 1 of 2

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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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Examples Sentences

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Recent Examples of out-of-sight
Adjective
All items should be returned to their spots—not just dumped in an out-of-sight area. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024 There had been reports of other fish species following sea robins around, perhaps deputizing the legged fish as scouts to track down out-of-sight prey. Gary Stix, Scientific American, 26 Sep. 2024 The Apple Desktop Storage Container from MoMA Design Store offers artful out-of-sight storage for pens, cables, sticky notes, flash drives, or candy. Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2024 But one street over and out-of-sight, excavating equipment began picking up the damage. Stephanie Kuzydym, The Courier-Journal, 16 Mar. 2024 The idea has been condemned by advocates as an out-of-sight, out-of-mind approach that will lead to further criminalization of homeless people. Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2024 The school’s problems, aside from its out-of-sight, out-of-mind location, began with water. Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Feb. 2024 The two tables also have secret compartments for convenient storage that’s out-of-sight. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2023 Bobby opted for a console filled with entertainment essentials rather than a bar cart; the out-of-sight storage helps keep the space tidy. Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for out-of-sight
Adjective
  • North Carolina State University researchers found that deer movement can be excellent the last hour of daylight during the last-quarter phase of the moon.
    Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Anyone who has ever worked in a busy kitchen knows the stress that comes with it, and The Bear does an excellent job of making that tension palpable—as evidenced by its slew of aforementioned Emmy Awards.
    Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • The crisp air and vibrant colors of the orchards create a beautiful backdrop for a leisurely day.
    Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Replacing a drab sky with a beautiful one used to be a many-step process involving manual masking and layers.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • One evening when the boat is moored in Viviers, we are served a terrific barbecue dinner on the Upper Vista Deck.
    James Rampton, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Note, too, that the last two presidential campaigns included the two combatants in this year’s race for the White House, yet stocks enjoyed terrific returns during both administrations.
    John Buckingham, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • The box includes only a USB-A-to-USB-C cable for charging. Sound: Powerful Bass and Clean Highs Simply put, the Bose SoundLink Home sounds wonderful.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Then there’s Cleo’s nervy 30-something daughter, Grace — the wonderful Zoë Geltman — who’s always been the good girl but whose loins are newly afire for her brother-in-law, Roy (Gabriel Brown).
    Sara Holdren, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • Instead of continuing on to Pristine Camp, 14,800 feet high and the highlight of our trip, JSB was able to get my wife to the nearest hospital, provide an interpreter, and manage to get us to a lovely finca at a much lower altitude where my wife recovered in a beautiful setting.
    Kathleen Saxe, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • The Ravel makes several stops in idyllic medieval towns along the Rhône, including Avignon, Viviers, and Arles – the lovely Roman town where Vincent van Gogh created some of his most memorable work.
    James Rampton, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • For its superb level of versatility and potency, Apple's Mac mini with M4 Pro earns our Editors' Choice award for small-form-factor desktops.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Most of all, the cast this season is superb, with an incredible level of talent, memorable personalities and delightful accents.
    Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • Standing soybeans, freshly cut corn, or any other crop with waist grain on the ground can be great.
    Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Nancy talks about how great Guy and Chock seem to be and tells Joan not to give all this power to Pascal.
    Alice Burton, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • Greg Corbino—who brought to life the fabulous vulva-scape of Soho Rep’s Snatch Adams and Tainty McCracken last year—designed the show’s costumes and, more strikingly still, its puppets.
    Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
  • Racing went to São Paulo and took the lead within minutes, scoring brilliant goals with two fabulous finishes in Brazil.
    Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024

Thesaurus Entries Near out-of-sight

out of pocket

out-of-sight

out of sight

Cite this Entry

“Out-of-sight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/out-of-sight. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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