as in trio
a group of three
that summertime trifecta for meteorologically induced misery: hazy, hot, and humid
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Recent Examples of trifecta
His return finally makes the Chiefs whole, with the Rice-Hollywood Brown-Xavier Worthy trifecta at last available at the same time.
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Kansas City Star, 19 Oct. 2025
Hike the Peaks of Otter The Peaks of Otter are a trifecta of mountains in Bedford County that includes Sharp Top, Flat Top, and Harkening Hill.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
In Detroit, Cal Raleigh bookended a trifecta of Mariner homers in Seattle’s convincing 8-4 win over the Tigers.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
The imbalance reflects Democratic bullishness about reclaiming the Senate in 2026 as the party hopes to break the Republican trifecta.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 6 Oct. 2025
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Kansas City Star, 19 Oct. 2025
Hike the Peaks of Otter The Peaks of Otter are a trifecta of mountains in Bedford County that includes Sharp Top, Flat Top, and Harkening Hill.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
In Detroit, Cal Raleigh bookended a trifecta of Mariner homers in Seattle’s convincing 8-4 win over the Tigers.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
The imbalance reflects Democratic bullishness about reclaiming the Senate in 2026 as the party hopes to break the Republican trifecta.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trifecta
Noun
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Nuno’s emphasis on compactness without possession meant West Ham’s midfield often sat much closer to their defensive colleagues, leaving the attacking trio of Crysencio Summerville, Callum Wilson and Jarrod Bowen stranded higher up the pitch.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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Plus, the full scent trio of two candles and a diffuser will run you less than $75 with sale prices.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
10 Nov. 2025
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All three nuclear powers have established their own nuclear triad, consisting of ICBMs, submarines armed with ballistic missiles and nuclear-capable aircraft, which ensure their forces can survive a first strike and retaliate, thereby deterring a nuclear attack.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Even America’s first full-length film, an adaptation of Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables, featured the age-old romantic triad.—
John Ortved,
Vogue,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Trifecta.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trifecta. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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