triple threat
noun
1
: a football player adept at running, kicking, and passing
2
: a person adept in three different fields of activity
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Of his generation, there have been few, if any, more successful or accomplished triple threats — singer-songwriter-musician.
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Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2024
Utility vehicle Chevrolet Equinox EV: Chevy’s electric compact SUV is a triple threat: An EV in one of America’s favorite vehicle segments that can go up to 319 miles on a charge and is priced in the heart of the market.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
Serving up a triple threat of Pam’s ‘90s nostalgia, Bey donned three jaw-dropping looks made famous by Anderson.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 2024
However, as a result, viewers were treated to a triple threat champion who excelled competitively (tying the record with four Head of Household wins), strategically (convincing Makensy to get rid of ally Leah), and socially (never being at any true risk of going home).
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 14 Oct. 2024
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Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2024
Utility vehicle Chevrolet Equinox EV: Chevy’s electric compact SUV is a triple threat: An EV in one of America’s favorite vehicle segments that can go up to 319 miles on a charge and is priced in the heart of the market.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
Serving up a triple threat of Pam’s ‘90s nostalgia, Bey donned three jaw-dropping looks made famous by Anderson.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 2024
However, as a result, viewers were treated to a triple threat champion who excelled competitively (tying the record with four Head of Household wins), strategically (convincing Makensy to get rid of ally Leah), and socially (never being at any true risk of going home).
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 14 Oct. 2024
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“Triple threat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/triple%20threat. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.
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