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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
My Mom would never be mad about a glass of Riesling or Rosé, and either of those wine pairings would be terrific options here.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
With multiple race series competing, the Grand Prix has a wide variety of motorsports action and is a terrific value.
—Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
What was true in the Jazz Age remains so, as the Roundabout Theatre Company production starring the terrific Rose Byrne and Kelli O’Hara so bountifully proves.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
That movie was an instant cult classic, a terrific spoof of modern-day music celebrity that was well received by critics.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
With multiple race series competing, the Grand Prix has a wide variety of motorsports action and is a terrific value.
—Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
What was true in the Jazz Age remains so, as the Roundabout Theatre Company production starring the terrific Rose Byrne and Kelli O’Hara so bountifully proves.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
That movie was an instant cult classic, a terrific spoof of modern-day music celebrity that was well received by critics.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for terrific
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Soft white sand, clear waters and excellent surf draw beachgoers to this vast beach.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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This makes buffalo grass an excellent choice for naturally controlling soil erosion.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
30 Apr. 2026
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The gruesome case forced the Asahiyama Zoo, closed since early last month as part of regular maintenance ahead of the summer season, to delay its reopening scheduled for Wednesday.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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Bathen says the gruesome details aren't a bother to some.—
Gillian Telling,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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There is great teaching going on, the principal is wonderful.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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Claire has been an advocate for courageous stories, an expert at complicated logistics and a wonderful partner to teams across the entire news division.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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Earlier in the month, the courts heard the horrific and emotional testimonies of camp counselors of that night as part of the lawsuit.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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So even as the Nazi regime was radicalizing through the 1930s and committing horrific violence, the German population was still laughing and being entertained.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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After Marcus’s ground ball, everybody took great at-bats.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Cherry blossoms great guests at the front foyer.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Something shocking happens on Jeon-Gi’s last day at the camp.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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Incredibly shocking moment in the run-up to the race as Great White is scratched.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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Temporary wallpaper is also a superb way to add major personality to any room.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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The four-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year award winner Gobert kept giving Jokic a hard time in the paint with his long arms and superb anticipation.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The delay seemed to Silva like one more indignity in a terrible series of events that began with her husband’s death in 2024.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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The logic here is peak modern NBA, and the league wants to make being slightly below average more rewarding than being truly terrible.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Terrific.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terrific. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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