Thesaurus results for TRIFECTA

trifecta

noun

trī-ˈfek-tə

Definition of trifecta

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 Commentators are contemplating the possibility of a Democratic trifecta in Pennsylvania for the first time since 1993. — Daniel J. Mallinson, The Conversation, 5 Oct. 2026 Drake is also gearing up to hit the road in support of his ICEMAN, HABIBTI and MAID OF HONOUR trifecta — which topped the top three slots of the Billboard 200 in May — next year. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2026 Trotting out this try-hard trifecta of confusing, uninspired installments in a year that’s seen so many entertaining, thought-provoking additions to the horror genre? — Jen Chaney, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2026 The trifecta of fall festivals—Venice, Telluride, and Toronto—is over, and now there’s a much clearer picture of which films could be true Oscar contenders this year. — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trifecta

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The films form a trio of emotional studies of adolescence shaped by grief.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 15 Oct. 2026
Hopefully, Miami can begin to reap the benefits from the lumps that the trio of defensive linemen — Grant, Phillips and Biggers — received during their up-and-down rookie campaigns in 2025.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026

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The story takes place in a conservative rural community where two members of a polyamorous triad marry to keep up appearances.

— Katherine Brodsky, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
Much of Carson’s work has focused on what was used to be called the female athlete triad—namely, how irregular menstrual cycles, low energy availability and lower bone mineral density can affect women in high-intensity sports.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 18 Aug. 2026

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