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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The trio combined for 19 catches, 228 yards and a 36-yard touchdown from Beck to Trader in the first quarter.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
3 Nov. 2025
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Those skills will likely overwhelm just about every competitor this trio faces this season.—
Sam Vecenie,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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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 9 Nov. 2025.
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