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
Saturday brings a trifecta of hot temperatures, poor air quality and severe storms to the Philadelphia region.
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Tammie Souza,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
The actress was spotted out in New York City wearing an outfit that’s casual, cute, and comfy—the trifecta, IMO.
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Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
4 June 2026
No sign of accountability This epidemic of unaccountability is worse than just the trifecta at Florida’s flagship university.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
3 June 2026
Our Macaroni Pie recipe uses a trifecta of cheeses—Gruyere, extra-sharp white Cheddar, and fontina—plus fresh thyme for savory layers of flavor.
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Micah A Leal,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
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Tammie Souza,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
The actress was spotted out in New York City wearing an outfit that’s casual, cute, and comfy—the trifecta, IMO.
—
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
4 June 2026
No sign of accountability This epidemic of unaccountability is worse than just the trifecta at Florida’s flagship university.
—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
3 June 2026
Our Macaroni Pie recipe uses a trifecta of cheeses—Gruyere, extra-sharp white Cheddar, and fontina—plus fresh thyme for savory layers of flavor.
—
Micah A Leal,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trifecta
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Geese’s opening act was the mysterious Airy Foist, a trio led by a singer in a baseball cap whose mission seemed to be to provoke the loyal Geese crowd.
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The mass consensus — by the media, by experts and ultimately by the draft order itself — was that the 2026 draft class featured a clear top trio.
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This triad begins with conviction, an unwavering belief in the vision that outlasts setbacks, like SpaceX's early rocket failures.
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Beyond missiles and bombers The triad is more than launch platforms.
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“Trifecta.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trifecta. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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