unmissable
Impossible to miss
Unmissable describes something so good, important, or obvious that it shouldn't or can't be missed.
A film critic calls a movie unmissable when it's essential viewing.
An unmissable opportunity is one you'd regret passing up.
A landmark is unmissable when it's impossible to overlook: The cathedral is unmissable—you'll see it from anywhere in the city.
Mostly British in usage.
Utterly required, irreplaceable
- crucialOf supreme importance
- vitalEssential or sustaining existence
- must-seeCannot be skipped
- necessaryIndispensable, cannot omit
imperative · mandatory · requisite · integral · key · pivotal · fundamental · compulsory
Permanently fixed in memory
- iconicWidely recognized, enduring
- indelibleImpossible to remove
- momentousOf great significance
- landmarkNotable point of reference
once-in-a-lifetime · historic · legendary · remarkable · noteworthy · treasured · timeless · classic
Visually striking event
- premiereFirst public performance
- blockbusterEnormously successful entertainment property
- festivalOrganized public celebration
- exhibitionPublic display of items
concert · gala · extravaganza · finale · ceremony · parade · carnival · landmark
Immediately noticeable, visually
- unmistakableImpossible to misidentify
- conspicuousClearly visible, attention-grabbing
- prominentEasily noticed or distinguished
- boldCourageous and daring
vivid · dramatic · spectacular · stand-out · arresting · commanding · obvious · glaring
indispensable
Utterly required, irreplaceable
necessary · imperative · mandatory · requisite · integral · key · pivotal · fundamental · compulsory · prerequisite
unforgettable
Permanently fixed in memory
landmark · once-in-a-lifetime · historic · legendary · remarkable · noteworthy · treasured · timeless · classic · enduring
spectacle
Visually striking event
- premiereFirst public performance
- blockbusterEnormously successful entertainment property
- festivalOrganized public celebration
exhibition · concert · gala · extravaganza · finale · ceremony · parade · carnival · landmark · pageant
eye-catching
Immediately noticeable, visually
- unmistakableImpossible to misidentify
- conspicuousClearly visible, attention-grabbing
- prominentEasily noticed or distinguished
bold · vivid · dramatic · spectacular · stand-out · arresting · commanding · obvious · glaring · attention-grabbing
once-in-a-lifetime
Occurring only one time ever
unique · chance · prospect · window · breakthrough · opening · watershed · privileged · exclusive · limited-time
- eye-catchingstriking, conspicuous, noticeable, prominent, eye-catching
- excellenceexcellence, greatness, superior, perfection, premium
unmissablemissable
Able to be skipped
invisible · unnoticeable · inconspicuous · hidden · blink-and-you-miss-it
unmissableskippable
Able to be omitted
missable · forgettable · insignificant · dispensable · ignorable
unmissablesubtle
Not immediately obvious
understated · plain · muted · subdued · restrained
miss, dismiss, missing, mission, commission, missile, admission, dismissal, submission