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
Sun, surf, and sand—the ultimate vacation trifecta.
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
For instance, her trifecta for container annuals includes angelonia, lantana, and scaevola.
—Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 14 Apr. 2026
One thing that could make putting Hagens in the lineup on Saturday an easier decision is whether or not the B’s hit the trifecta on Thursday night.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
That's the trifecta every marketer is chasing.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
For instance, her trifecta for container annuals includes angelonia, lantana, and scaevola.
—Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 14 Apr. 2026
One thing that could make putting Hagens in the lineup on Saturday an easier decision is whether or not the B’s hit the trifecta on Thursday night.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
That's the trifecta every marketer is chasing.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trifecta
Noun
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The trio of Alex Vesia, Blake Treinen and Tanner Scott allowed five runs in 2⅔ innings, with the latter two giving up home runs.—
Michael Huntley,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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The trio of Pastrnak, Elias Lindholm and Geekie can be trick-or-treat and Sturm was well aware of that when the series began.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There would be a chord, a triad, then a bass note that wasn’t necessarily in that chord and then a melody that also wasn’t necessarily in the chord.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Experts say multi-partner families are increasingly common in the Bay Area — Chloe noted they were recently outbid for a house by another triad with a child.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Trifecta.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trifecta. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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