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 Another can't-miss deal from the Brooklinen sale: The luxe Turkish-cotton Super Plush Bath Towels. Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024 Below, the can't-miss deals our editors are shopping, from stylish sweaters and premium skincare to noise-canceling headphones and bed sheets as comfortable as the ones in your favorite hotel. Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Dec. 2024 Best Amazon Cyber Monday Home Deals Amazon is loaded with can't-miss savings on products and accessories that can help your home feel like a boutique hotel. Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2024 Adventure is calling, and so are these can't-miss savings. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for can't-miss 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for can't-miss
Adjective
  • The right-hander would add a reliable starter at the top of the rotation.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
  • The only constraint more reliable than the speed of light?
    Russ Kennedy, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Careless sure, but the letter was not close to equally as careless.
    Rebecca Tauber, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Dismay or appall you, sure, but never surprise you.
    Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • In the wake of the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare chief executive Brian Thompson, a focus on health insurer denials of medical care and certain other business practices emerged from social media trolls and industry critics including some in Congress who’d like to see reforms.
    Bruce Japsen, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
  • Carter was in the Sudanese capital to monitor the 2010 election that was certain to extend the rule of autocrat Omar Hassan Ahmed Bashir, who had been indicted on international charges of crimes against humanity.
    Jeffrey Fleishman, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024

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“Can't-miss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/can%27t-miss. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.

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