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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
Don't miss out on 27% off this terrific Android tablet!
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K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 11 June 2026
While the data center buildout has led to terrific orders and backlog growth, margin pressure tied to capacity expansions in the Electrical Americas segment has limited some of the earnings upside.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 10 June 2026
Go get a star is a terrific plan, and laughably tough to execute.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Part slasher parody, part meta commentary on the structure of horror movies, and fully riotous, Behind the Mask is a dreadfully under-appreciated contribution to the subgenre that would have made for a terrific franchise.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 9 June 2026
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K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 11 June 2026
While the data center buildout has led to terrific orders and backlog growth, margin pressure tied to capacity expansions in the Electrical Americas segment has limited some of the earnings upside.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 10 June 2026
Go get a star is a terrific plan, and laughably tough to execute.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Part slasher parody, part meta commentary on the structure of horror movies, and fully riotous, Behind the Mask is a dreadfully under-appreciated contribution to the subgenre that would have made for a terrific franchise.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for terrific
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Watts got another excellent chance in the waning seconds, but the Patriots defense forced the shot to go wide.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
11 June 2026
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Today, Montage Laguna Beach remains one of Southern California’s definitive seaside resorts, known for its stunning views, excellent service, and loyal repeat guests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Schlepping from town to town to support his gruesome secret tradition, Billy flashes forward from a terrifying memory from the car-jacking that killed his parents when was 8 years old.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
11 Dec. 2025
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The neighbor found Bethany in her crib and a gruesome crime scene close by.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
10 Dec. 2025
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But in general, working with Tim is just wonderful.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
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The park and walls have wonderful views, so take a seat and relax.—
Jaymi McCann,
TheWeek,
16 June 2026
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The six-month delay was vehemently opposed by most plaintiff attorneys, who say their clients have suffered horrific abuse and are in desperate need of cash.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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The Oscar-winning Capote had the dramatic advantage of a protagonist investigating a horrific mass murder.—
Stephen Farber,
HollywoodReporter,
15 June 2026
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There is now much greater emphasis on analysis and data.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The tornadoes that do form in the higher risk area could become intense — EF3 strength or greater — and might also travel long distances.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid seemed to have turned a corner with an impressive 3-0 win at Athletic Club last Wednesday, but a shocking 2-0 home defeat by Celta Vigo on Sunday — characterised by familiar problems out of possession — brought them crashing back down to earth.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
10 Dec. 2025
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There is a chance that the Crimson Tide could make a shocking run to a national championship win.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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In a just world, his superb turn in Ryan Coogler’s Sinners would change that.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
11 Dec. 2025
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Pepper and his childhood friend Stanley Snadowsky created their landmark 400-seat club with superb bookings, great sound, decent sightlines, and notoriously unpretentious food.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
6 Dec. 2025
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In 2012, a powerful quake visited terrible damage on the city of Modena, Bottura’s home and host to his restaurant.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The letter writer’s cousin has cancer, and the chemo gives her terrible side effects.—
Eric Thomas,
Sun Sentinel,
11 June 2026
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“Terrific.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terrific. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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