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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
Vesia was unable to pitch in last year’s World Series while dealing with the tragic death of his newborn daughter.
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Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026
In the new Paramount+ series, the 75-year-old actor plays Preston Clyburn, whose tragic death in the first episode serves as the emotional catalyst of the series as his family struggles to cope with his sudden loss.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
And one of the things people are especially interested in is what happened to the families after the tragic accident.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 8 Apr. 2026
The sheriff's office extended condolences to the child's family and loved ones, calling the incident a tragic reminder of how quickly conditions on the water can turn dangerous.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
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Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026
In the new Paramount+ series, the 75-year-old actor plays Preston Clyburn, whose tragic death in the first episode serves as the emotional catalyst of the series as his family struggles to cope with his sudden loss.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
And one of the things people are especially interested in is what happened to the families after the tragic accident.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 8 Apr. 2026
The sheriff's office extended condolences to the child's family and loved ones, calling the incident a tragic reminder of how quickly conditions on the water can turn dangerous.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tragic
unfortunate
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The Russian ambassador to Libya hung out in my room, as did a Russian kid named Konstantin with an unfortunate stutter and endearing affection for the American rock band Metallica.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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The film is a Hulu release, continuing the rather unfortunate trend of comedy no longer being the box office powerhouse it once was.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Tragic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tragic. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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