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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
There are plenty of skill levels at play throughout the cast, but Tabora’s outstanding turn stands out with his level of sharp shredding and terrific vocal tone.
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This former gas station and cafe, constructed in 1936, is a terrific example of art deco architecture.
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Jahns has a terrific personality and is loved by her teammates.
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David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
This former gas station and cafe, constructed in 1936, is a terrific example of art deco architecture.
—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
Jahns has a terrific personality and is loved by her teammates.
—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 June 2026
Don't miss out on 27% off this terrific Android tablet!
—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
18 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 historic victory, the nation’s first ever in the World Cup, was overshadowed when the midfielder injured his leg in gruesome fashion following a clumsy challenge from Qatar’s Assim Madibo.
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Men In Blazers Canada’s first-ever World Cup victory, a 6-0 demolition derby of Qatar, was overshadowed yesterday by a gruesome leg injury suffered by midfield maestro Ismaël Koné.
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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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Deidre Hall delivered her most shocking slap yet on live TV on June 19.
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Ahead of the episode, Raba spoke to the Star-Telegram about his journey playing this character and what’s next for Joaquin after the shocking reveal.
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Australia began their campaign with a superb 2-0 win over Türkiye, sitting deep and springing on the counter to devastating effect to give themselves a great chance of reaching the knockout stages.
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The namesake suite is one of the largest in central Rome at more than 2,045 square feet, with superb views over the nearby piazza.
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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 27 Jun. 2026.
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