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
Arc’teryx base layers hit the trifecta—we’re partial to the Rho line, which use the brand’s Torrent stretch fleece for light (never stifling) warmth and plenty of stretch.
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Kristen Geil, Outside, 27 Jan. 2026
Guests of both The Ritz-Carlton and Patina have full access to the marina, as will guests of Capella Maldives, which is set to complete the trifecta of resorts in 2023.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Performance, process, and pedigree are the new trifecta for institutional capital.
—Carrie McCabe, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Democrats now hold a trifecta in the state government, controlling both chambers of the legislature and the governor’s mansion.
—Sophie Brams, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2026
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Kristen Geil, Outside, 27 Jan. 2026
Guests of both The Ritz-Carlton and Patina have full access to the marina, as will guests of Capella Maldives, which is set to complete the trifecta of resorts in 2023.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Performance, process, and pedigree are the new trifecta for institutional capital.
—Carrie McCabe, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Democrats now hold a trifecta in the state government, controlling both chambers of the legislature and the governor’s mansion.
—Sophie Brams, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trifecta
Noun
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The trio fled; Cordell staggered to his feet, blood gushing from his face.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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That trio consists of just NASA's Christopher Williams and cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikayev of Russia's space agency Roscosmos.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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The methodology involves a patented Metabolic Code, which analyzes more than 70 key biomarkers across five health triads.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
20 Jan. 2026
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Farmhouses, Farm Estate Lots, and Crescent Lodge Villas make up the triad of offerings within the private enclave that prioritizes biophilic design principles.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Trifecta.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trifecta. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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