triple threat
noun
1
: a football player adept at running, kicking, and passing
2
: a person adept in three different fields of activity
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Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Feb. 2026
The Pantene Miracle Rescue Leave-In Conditioner is a triple threat.
—Claire West, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
Reigns and Punk were in a triple threat against Seth Rollins at last year’s WrestleMania.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Osea’s serum is a triple threat for hydrating, soothing, and boosting elasticity.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Triple threat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/triple%20threat. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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