Definition of boffonext

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Recent Examples of boffo But there was a time in Hollywood, long ago, when campus unrest actually was considered boffo, greenlight-worthy material. Benjamin Svetkey, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 June 2024 Its latest boffo performance came in a 59-18 victory over Maryland, when Michigan held the Terrapins’ dynamic passing attack to 178 yards and stanched one possession after another. Rainer Sabin, Detroit Free Press, 23 Nov. 2021 More evidence is the boffo fundraising by the National Republican Congressional Committee so far. Rich Lowry, National Review, 21 May 2021 Expect ritualistic apologies for Monday’s outage and insanely boffo user-growth numbers. Owen Thomas, SFChronicle.com, 26 Aug. 2020 See All Example Sentences for boffo
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boffo
Adjective
  • Simashev is excellent defensively and on retrievals and tilts the ice in his favor.
    Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • As far as pop stars who happen to also be thoughtful and excellent songwriters go, Kahan is in the upper ranks.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Lucasfilm hasn’t had a terrific year with its first film in theaters since 2019’s The Rise of Skywalker.
    Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Chisholm was shaken up after trying to field Dominic Canzone's infield single in the ninth, but the second baseman remained in the game and followed with a terrific defensive play.
    CBS New York Team, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Such a contrast to the wonderful Bootham Crescent, York’s home until 2020 and within stumbling distance of not only the famous Minster but all the city’s many other attractions.
    Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Stepping into the shoes of Steve McQueen is no easy feat, but Brosnan does so with style as Thomas Crown, a billionaire art thief who falls for the insurance investigator chasing him, played by the wonderful Rene Russo.
    Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Ryan Eckley did great holding — good job stepping in on our operation, which was awesome.
    Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Scott made it to her feet and was allowed to continue, which wasn't the greatest decision by the referee.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Malgorzata Szumowska, Michal Englert) Aimee Lou Wood and Johnny Flynn are superb as Anna and Fyodor Dostoevsky in Małgorzata Szumowska and Michał Englert’s acerbic and joyful period film.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Segovia produced a superb spin before firing into the far corner.
    Dean Jones, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Like genuinely one of the most awesome episodes in the Game of Thrones universe.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Justin Gonzales, the club’s top power prospect, is having an awesome stretch for the Drive.
    Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 9 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • My lovely therapist even gave me a map of the feet at the end to help me decipher where best to apply pressure at home.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • This formula that not only acts as a deodorant, but imparts a lovely fragrance (and that's particularly appealing in the dead of summer).
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The food is stellar, as is the service, but there isn’t a shred of pretence about any of it.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Nuñez’s stellar play at shortstop could offer more value to the team in each of the next two seasons.
    Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026

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“Boffo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boffo. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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