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as in excellent
of the very best kind
you've done a terrific job on this report
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as in gruesome
extremely disturbing or repellent
a terrific murder that sickened even hard-bitten police officers
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Recent Examples of terrific
What’s a terrific actor like Schoenaerts doing in a piece of junk like this?
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Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
26 June 2026
As Chaussé greeted dozens of friends and community members, one word came to mind to describe the day—terrific.
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Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Last summer debuted a terrific new Superman.
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Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Originalism is a terrific theory for Supreme Court dissents in which some justice complains that the court has invented new constitutional rights.
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Noah Feldman,
Twin Cities,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for terrific
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
26 June 2026
As Chaussé greeted dozens of friends and community members, one word came to mind to describe the day—terrific.
—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Last summer debuted a terrific new Superman.
—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Originalism is a terrific theory for Supreme Court dissents in which some justice complains that the court has invented new constitutional rights.
—
Noah Feldman,
Twin Cities,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for terrific
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Turkey evened it in the 10th minute with an excellent two-man game from Baris Alper Yilmaz and Güler, the 21-year-old Real Madrid rising star.
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The nearby town of Dolores makes an excellent home base.
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The men escape, but their frantic exit leads them through the gruesome Terminus food-supply dungeon, where fresh corpses hang on meathooks.
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With two gruesome losses, meanwhile, Tunisia — Netherlands’ foe Thursday at Kansas City (Arrowhead) Stadium — has been eliminated already and cannot advance to the knockout round, no matter the outcome in KC.
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So many wonderful dinners with friends and nights out on the town.
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Soccer – football in much of the world – has a long and wonderful tradition of singing, whether that be in praise of their favorite players, mocking opponents (sometimes, brutally so) or simply urging their team forward.
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What should have been a night of celebration and community reflection for Juneteenth was shattered by a horrific act of violence.
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First of all, the suffering of the Iranian people has been horrific in the context of this unnecessary conflict.
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Sneakers are always calling my name (a great travel companion).
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Having spent more than 30 years in the makeup industry, founder and makeup artist Jung Saem Mool knows great makeup starts long before foundation enters the picture.
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The 29-year-old began her comeback Saturday at the American Classic in Champlin, Minnesota, just days after announcing her shocking return to the sport.
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Cape Verde earned three draws in the group stage – the shocking Spain result, running with Uruguay in the second match and ending up in a scoreless draw with Saudi Arabia in Houston on Friday.
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Food and drink, of course, are among the attractions of a New Orleans journey, and the superb offerings at the hotel—under the direction of Executive Chef Dario Montelvere, a Robb Report culinary master—reflect the city’s heritage, from regional cuisine and local seafood to steakhouse dishes.
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With half-time approaching, Morocco equalised when captain Achraf Hakimi bundled in from close range only for Haiti to reclaim the lead through a superb Wilson Isidor strike from the edge of the box.
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The production quality was terrible.
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But in May of 1943, a terrible fire burned his studio to the ground.
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“Terrific.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terrific. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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