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Recent Examples of terrifically
The mayor’s primary focus, however, is on what tenants pay to live in this terrifically expensive city and the quality of their housing.
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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
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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The broadcast will be free after the cost of the device, which will deliver HD video marvelously.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
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The store’s eclectic and marvelously curated decor gives the distinct sense that everything in that shop belongs together.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Dec. 2025
Adverb
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Fresh figs, arugula, onion, and balsamic vinegar complement the goat cheese fabulously in this fig flatbread.—
Abby Fribush,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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This pregame tradition has transformed into a showcase for NBA players’ fabulously luxurious, often designer, looks.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Naturally, many desserts that use chocolate pair superbly with beer, such as brownies, chocolate cake, fudge, mousse, chocolate soufflés and even chocolate sundaes.—
Jay R. Brooks,
Mercury News,
4 Feb. 2026
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The mind and body become superbly effective at solving the same problem, using the same tools, under the same conditions, while losing flexibility elsewhere.—
Rachel Barr,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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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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In the end, justice prevailed after Dembele’s penalty was excellently saved by Nick Pope, but the irony of another controversial penalty award in the French capital will not be lost on Newcastle players, staff or fans.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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This short plays excellently with spooky audio mixing and feels claustrophobic until the shocking last moment.—
William Earl,
Variety,
29 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Pulse until finely ground, then pour this into a new bowl and use clean fingers to pinch the crumble into large pieces.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Feb. 2026
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Acclimating our senses was rooftop breakfast served by a gracious staff who introduced us to Armenian coffee — finely ground into a powder and brewed in a jazzve pot.—
Marlise Kast-Myers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Terrifically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terrifically. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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