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Recent Examples of terrifically
Bylsma’s warm register and motherly charm come through terrifically, while Momboisse pairs delightful vocals and strong character commitment for her Logainne.
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David John Chávez, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
The mayor’s primary focus, however, is on what tenants pay to live in this terrifically expensive city and the quality of their housing.
—Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
During the play, Daisy ages more than 20 years as Rupp terrifically shows her heartbreaking move to dementia and frailty.
—Oline Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
This terrifically entertaining twist on the dating show formula asks contestants to mingle, fall in love, and get engaged all without ever meeting in person or seeing what the other looks like.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Jan. 2026
In these respects, apart from the harlequin excesses of his Stalinism, Cowley is terrifically sound.
—Vince Passaro, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
This time, the terrifically fit 60-something protagonist is encountered in 1946, the global conflict now officially well over.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 21 Nov. 2025
Like any adaptation, even one that unfolds over four hours, Death by Lightning has to make some hard choices, and creator Mike Makowsky, whose credits include the terrifically entertaining HBO true-crime comedy Bad Education, relegates Bell and Bliss to the sidelines.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2025
David John Chávez, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
The mayor’s primary focus, however, is on what tenants pay to live in this terrifically expensive city and the quality of their housing.
—Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
During the play, Daisy ages more than 20 years as Rupp terrifically shows her heartbreaking move to dementia and frailty.
—Oline Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
This terrifically entertaining twist on the dating show formula asks contestants to mingle, fall in love, and get engaged all without ever meeting in person or seeing what the other looks like.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Jan. 2026
In these respects, apart from the harlequin excesses of his Stalinism, Cowley is terrifically sound.
—Vince Passaro, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
This time, the terrifically fit 60-something protagonist is encountered in 1946, the global conflict now officially well over.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 21 Nov. 2025
Like any adaptation, even one that unfolds over four hours, Death by Lightning has to make some hard choices, and creator Mike Makowsky, whose credits include the terrifically entertaining HBO true-crime comedy Bad Education, relegates Bell and Bliss to the sidelines.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for terrifically
Adverb
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Skillfully carrying the tale as Kimberly is Ann Morrison, marvelously placing the qualities of a bubbly when not sulky teen in the voice and body of an older woman.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
25 Feb. 2026
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The broadcast will be free after the cost of the device, which will deliver HD video marvelously.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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People like Anna Delvey, a Russian who arrived in New York claiming to be a fabulously wealthy German heiress with such breezy confidence that everyone in high society simply believed her.—
Sam Kriss,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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But Katumba was also opening doors for Gertler in Congo’s fabulously rich southern province of Katanga, where fortunes were being made mining copper and cobalt.—
Nicolas Niarchos,
Vanity Fair,
20 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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On the eve of half-time, Hermansen superbly denied Josh King from close range.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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The Portuguese giant had been heading out of the Champions League on goal difference until the 6-foot-6-inch keeper rose superbly to head home a free kick and seal a dramatic 4-2 victory which put Benfica into the playoffs for the last 16.—
Patrick Snell,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Even Joe, who has shown himself to be superlatively capable of ignoring other people’s feelings, knows that Max’s red-hot temper is best handled with care.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
13 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Everything was grilled excellently.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Feb. 2026
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The entire team performed excellently with Neiman Marcus.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
25 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Her trick is to finely chop the ginger, instead of grating it, so there are spicy-sweet nubs in each bite.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Mar. 2026
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Once established, queen of the prairie produces masses of fragrant, pale pink flower heads throughout the summer, along with bright green, finely cut foliage that's resistant to hungry deer.—
Lynn McAlpine,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Terrifically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terrifically. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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