terrifically

Definition of terrificallynext

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Recent Examples of terrifically Along with her equally intellectual and sardonic (some may even say pessimistic) best friend Jane, Daria provided a terrifically entertaining rebuke to late ’90s and early aughts culture. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2026 On three occasions, management appeared on CNBC and told us things were going terrifically. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026 In fact, research proves that protecting challenge and doing hard things can be terrifically beneficial for all kinds of wellbeing. — Tracy Brower, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 All were toothy, seething numbers, and all were terrifically fun. — Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 2 Aug. 2026 This entire scene is terrifically tense, kicking off with a stunning shot of the two women standing in defensive positions on the golf course, birds swirling ominously in the cloudy sky above. — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 15 July 2026 Ken Blake Brea Leonard far from the worst Kawhi Leonard has played terrifically the last couple of years. — Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026 The rest of this terrifically tight band, all of whom have played with him for quite a while, consisted of Teddy Kumpel on guitar, Doug Yowell on drums, and Felipe Fournier on percussion. — Peter Larsen, Daily News, 3 June 2026 And there is one factor above all else that explains why the terrifically talented trio is hitting so terribly. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for terrifically
Adverb
  • Dance movies marvelously translate primal emotions into motion, the human body becoming a supple instrument deftly communicating the pain, ecstasy and confusion of being alive.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Decades, even centuries, may be encompassed by these marvelously comprehensive surveys.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • Fertile lands afforded the capacity to grow export crops that supported farmers and made plantation owners fabulously wealthy.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Tahnoon isn’t merely some fabulously rich dude who woke up one morning with a taste for bottle service.
    — Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • Turkish director Yeşim Ustaoğlu returns with a beautifully shot, superbly performed exploration of a modern couple embarking on separate journeys of self-discovery.
    — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Below, see everything travelers need to know about Air France's latest and greatest iteration of the ever-iconic and superbly chic, La Première.
    — Emily Adler Sach, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • Producing a superlatively cold martini is more than just an exercise in marketing or a way to claim bragging rights.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The pale tortilla was dappled with shades of brown, toasty and tawny—simplicity, done superlatively.
    — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 3 May 2026
Adverb
  • So grab a pair of these excellently affordable buds for yourself!
    — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Of course, a photonic circuit that performs excellently in equations can become considerably less cooperative once somebody attempts to manufacture it.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • That friction, between floppy and finely made, sits at the heart of Esh’s ever-evolving vision for his namesake label.
    — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The characters around Alex and Ruari are less finely shaded, some for the better and some for the worse.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026

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“Terrifically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terrifically. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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