: certain to have a favorable result, performance, or reception : surefire
a can't-miss prospect

Examples of can't-miss in a Sentence

my uncle's willingness to see every get-rich-quick scheme as a can't-miss opportunity
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The annual fan fantasia for all things entertainment, San Diego Comic-Con, is back for more panels, pop-ups, and can't-miss presentations. Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 22 July 2025 Check out the photo gallery ahead for a look at every can't-miss outfit from the week. Catherine Santino, People.com, 22 July 2025 This week's can't-miss sales and deals 🎟️ Show time! Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 15 July 2025 Currently, Amazon’s fashion store has a can't-miss deal on this style, which is on sale for as little as $46 in select colors. Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for can't-miss

Word History

First Known Use

1975, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of can't-miss was in 1975

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“Can't-miss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/can%27t-miss. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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