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
For many of us, pasteurization is an out-of-sight, out-of-mind process that’s easy to take for granted or even forget about. Sarah Garone, Health, 6 Dec. 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. Douglas R. Clifford, Sun Sentinel, 6 Mar. 2024 But the storage facility is in downtown Austin, while the laws banning encampments have pushed many people to out-of-sight camps around the city. Bridget Grumet, Austin American-Statesman, 16 Jan. 2024 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for out-of-sight
Adjective
  • The excellent Shailene Woodley pulls off the toughest assignment as the prophetic (or mentally ill) daughter, but Zachary Qunto, Rebecca Henderson and Christopher Sears all forge empathetic beasts.
    Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Develop Mobile Apps Another excellent and popular idea to build passive income is app creation.
    Rachel Wells, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • My first, and yes, highly important, finding was that the bag is indeed beautiful (its appearance alone makes the Amtrak Northeast Regional feel a bit more Orient Express).
    Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Singing in Spanish, too, was really beautiful, because the words are so powerful.
    Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • To the east of Guadalupe, the Canton de Marie-Galante is an authentic island with beautiful beaches, delightful restaurants, wildland hikes, and some really terrific rum distilleries.
    Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Woot’s current promo is a terrific deal considering a month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate will normally run you $19.99.
    Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 12 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • What a wonderful way for your skin to start the new year!
    Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
  • But there are also wonderful nonfiction books about work, above all by those who have dedicated their lives to specific types of it.
    Casey Cep, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Among the loveliest species to link the U.S. with Mexico are monarch butterflies, whose migratory populations are dwindling.
    Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
  • And the Tahini shortbread just what a lovely kind of savory cookie, just really got some nuance in terms of just that savory edge to the flavor.
    Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Movies Review: Anticipating loss, sisters rub against old frictions in superb ‘His Three Daughters’ Sept. 6, 2024 These three different sisters are gathering for the same reason: Their father is going to pass.
    Azazel Jacobs, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
  • The violin solo with which the piece began danced nimbly between low and high notes, an example of superb playing with a complex rhythm that wound its way through tight tonal intervals.
    Billboard Japan, Billboard, 4 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • The two front runners have a great shot at taking home the trophy in Hunter and Jeanty.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Poor air quality from wildfires, vehicle exhaust, factories, and other sources takes a toll on lung health—but mounting research suggests that breathing unhealthy air can also put people at a greater risk of developing autoimmune diseases.
    Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • His best-selling 2019 memoir Me and Furnish’s 1995 documentary about him, Tantrums & Tiaras, reveal a willingness to let people see the less fabulous side of Elton John.
    Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Not only does this new brand of luxury laundry detergent clean dirty clothes, but the sleek modern bottle looks fabulous on any laundry room shelf.
    Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024

Thesaurus Entries Near out-of-sight

out of pocket

out-of-sight

out of sight

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“Out-of-sight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/out-of-sight. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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