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also tragical
as in unfortunate
of a kind to cause great distress
in a tragic turn of events the area's sole remaining steel mill suddenly closed
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Recent Examples of tragic
The production aims to uncover the female voices at the heart of the tale, with the story told through the perspective of Mina Harker as the sole survivor of the tragic events.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 July 2025
As the death toll climbs in central Texas from catastrophic flooding over the holiday weekend, many are wondering if the tragic event could have been prevented and who is to blame.
—Paulina Smolinski, CBS News, 7 July 2025
What else is going on Extreme weather events like the tragic flood in Texas are becoming more frequent due to climate change, experts say.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025
There's a tragic kind of symmetry in the way Carmen Berzatto, a guy who grew up in household devoid of nurturing, later devotes his life to caring for strangers.
—EW.com, 26 June 2025
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 July 2025
As the death toll climbs in central Texas from catastrophic flooding over the holiday weekend, many are wondering if the tragic event could have been prevented and who is to blame.
—Paulina Smolinski, CBS News, 7 July 2025
What else is going on Extreme weather events like the tragic flood in Texas are becoming more frequent due to climate change, experts say.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025
There's a tragic kind of symmetry in the way Carmen Berzatto, a guy who grew up in household devoid of nurturing, later devotes his life to caring for strangers.
—EW.com, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tragic
unfortunate
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And in the process of owning your role in the unfortunate circumstances, remember, never blame your superior or the board in a public forum.—
Carol Geffner,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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While Malle is clearly qualified to oversee editorial content, the timing is unfortunate for her chances.—
Laurie Brookins,
HollywoodReporter,
27 June 2025
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“Tragic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tragic. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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