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
With this Republican trifecta in place comes the opportunity to pass a reconciliation bill that not only extends the Trump tax cuts but also addresses the economic fallout from the Biden administration’s reckless regulatory and spending spree.
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Stewart Whitson, Boston Herald, 30 Apr. 2025
The Miami Dolphins had a busy third day of the NFL draft, and concluded the trifecta of fifth round picks by selecting a safety.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2025
Listen to this article Facing a trifecta of challenges, Gov. Ned Lamont and Connecticut legislators are struggling to balance the state budget despite uncertain times now and in the future.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 13 Apr. 2025
According to a press release received by Variety, Blumhouse will also bring back Annabelle and Ma to round out the trifecta of villainous chicas.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 9 Apr. 2025
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Stewart Whitson, Boston Herald, 30 Apr. 2025
The Miami Dolphins had a busy third day of the NFL draft, and concluded the trifecta of fifth round picks by selecting a safety.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2025
Listen to this article Facing a trifecta of challenges, Gov. Ned Lamont and Connecticut legislators are struggling to balance the state budget despite uncertain times now and in the future.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 13 Apr. 2025
According to a press release received by Variety, Blumhouse will also bring back Annabelle and Ma to round out the trifecta of villainous chicas.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trifecta
Noun
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The trio has since reunited and has had a successful run of arena shows and festival appearances, including Glastonbury 2024.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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The Truist Championship will tee off on Thursday at 11:09 a.m. Eastern Time, with players grouped in trios and teeing off from the first and tenth tees, in an attempt to avoid the inclement weather forecast for the area.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Watermelon boasts a triad of flavors—bitter, sweet, and sour.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2025
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Auspicious or malignant, when there’s a triad, people pay attention.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Trifecta.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trifecta. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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