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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
Detroit lost for the 21st time in 25 games despite a terrific start by Keider Montero, who allowed just two hits in six shutout innings.
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CBS News, 31 May 2026
More than 100 Dollar Tree shoppers agree, this is a terrific value compared to more expensive brands like Sensodyne.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
Denying Machado a one-out double or triple, Phillies center fielder Justin Crawford made a terrific running catch against the wall.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
Our weeklong tester, a 2026 Hybrid TRD Pro 4×4 was, in short, terrific.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026
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CBS News, 31 May 2026
More than 100 Dollar Tree shoppers agree, this is a terrific value compared to more expensive brands like Sensodyne.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
Denying Machado a one-out double or triple, Phillies center fielder Justin Crawford made a terrific running catch against the wall.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
Our weeklong tester, a 2026 Hybrid TRD Pro 4×4 was, in short, terrific.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for terrific
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Marquinhos — Brazil/PSG The grizzled leader of PSG’s excellent defence occupies a similar role for Brazil, and his partnership with Gabriel will be the foundation for any deep World Cup run.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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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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This episode is both incredibly gruesome and incredibly funny, and the show maintains an excellent balance between the two extremes.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
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On Monday evening, protesters burned down a bus as tensions rose in Belfast following the gruesome stabbing, despite earlier calls from authorities for calm.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Cutting a ribbon, celebrating this wonderful binational relationship, and the wonderful Gordie Howe Bridge that is the new crossing linking Windsor and Detroit.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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However, while this plant is wonderful for home gardens and dinner tables, not all plants will work well as its neighbor.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
9 June 2026
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In 1984, following Operation Blue Star, the assassination of India's prime minister by her Sikh bodyguard triggered horrific mob violence that killed thousands of Sikhs across the country, pushing many more to flee.—
Akash Pamarthy,
NPR,
6 June 2026
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In this true crime documentary, Emmy-winning filmmaker Liz Garbus and her team examine the timeline leading up to the horrific incident, offering a different explanation behind one of New York's worst motor vehicle accidents.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
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Roberto Duran, the Central American nation’s most famous son, is one of the greatest boxers in history.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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The Lincoln home site provides another dimension to the study of the man often cited as the nation’s greatest president.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Here are the five most shocking moments from Dutton Ranch season 1, episode 6.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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While this may seem shocking, the most important variables found by Yartseva are informative.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Midfielders Tyler Adams is a superb defensive midfielder.—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Fathers with impeccable taste are sure to resonate with the idea of a sumptuous brunch, a barbecue concert or a superb wine dinner.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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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 15 Jun. 2026.
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