as in reliable
not likely to fail
my uncle's willingness to see every get-rich-quick scheme as a can't-miss opportunity
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of can't-miss
What appeared to be a don't-watch matchup on paper turned into can't-miss viewing on Sunday afternoon.
—
Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
Tom's Watch Bar arrives in Indy in the midst of my quest to check out the city's most can't-miss buffalo wings during a hot winter sports season.
—Justin L. MacK, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
All the can't-miss looks on your favorite stars at this week's most major events, including the premiere of 'Mufasa: The Lion King' and the Red Sea International Film Festival
Comments
The stars are shining bright!
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Another can't-miss deal from the Brooklinen sale: The luxe Turkish-cotton Super Plush Bath Towels.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for can't-miss 
Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
Tom's Watch Bar arrives in Indy in the midst of my quest to check out the city's most can't-miss buffalo wings during a hot winter sports season.
—Justin L. MacK, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
All the can't-miss looks on your favorite stars at this week's most major events, including the premiere of 'Mufasa: The Lion King' and the Red Sea International Film Festival
Comments
The stars are shining bright!
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Another can't-miss deal from the Brooklinen sale: The luxe Turkish-cotton Super Plush Bath Towels.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for can't-miss
Recent Examples of Synonyms for can't-miss
Adjective
-
Her exodus leaves the network without one of its most notable faces and viewers without a reliable morningside companion.Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
-
Whether the goal is a reliable pair for occasional trips to snowy mountains or daily use on icy city streets, the right boot can make all the difference.Avery Stone, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
This is the fastest, surest way for losing franchises to U-turn back to contention.Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 12 Jan. 2025
-
No one can say for sure how this is going to affect the populace on a near-term and long-term basis.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
Other types of cancer that are linked to alcohol use include colorectal, liver, esophageal, stomach, and certain types of head and neck cancers.Cassie Shortsleeve, SELF, 3 Jan. 2025
-
Ross pointed to past articles that have suggested one glass of red wine a day can help protect against certain types of heart disease.Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
Articles Related to can't-miss
Thesaurus Entries Near can't-miss
Cite this Entry
“Can't-miss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/can%27t-miss. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share