as in excellent
of the very best kind
a boffo performance that wowed even Broadway's toughest critics
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Recent Examples of boffo
November 2 was a boffo night for the Republican Party, and not such a great night for Donald Trump.
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Rich Lowry, National Review, 5 Nov. 2021
More evidence is the boffo fundraising by the National Republican Congressional Committee so far.
—Rich Lowry, National Review, 21 May 2021
Expect ritualistic apologies for Monday’s outage and insanely boffo user-growth numbers.
—Owen Thomas, SFChronicle.com, 26 Aug. 2020
Zoom flexed its muscles last week with a boffo earnings report.
—Adam Lashinsky, Fortune, 8 June 2020
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Rich Lowry, National Review, 5 Nov. 2021
More evidence is the boffo fundraising by the National Republican Congressional Committee so far.
—Rich Lowry, National Review, 21 May 2021
Expect ritualistic apologies for Monday’s outage and insanely boffo user-growth numbers.
—Owen Thomas, SFChronicle.com, 26 Aug. 2020
Zoom flexed its muscles last week with a boffo earnings report.
—Adam Lashinsky, Fortune, 8 June 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boffo
Adjective
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Every business has setbacks, project cancellations, and external events that can sap the energy from your team members and override the benefits of even the best people management efforts, including personal recognition and communication, and excellent team collaboration.—
Martin Zwilling,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
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With excellent lift access, 12 lifts provide visitors with access to 244 skiable acres.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2025
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Green Bay will now need a terrific offseason to challenge the conference’s top teams.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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Houston’s defense was terrific Saturday, with four interceptions of Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert and four sacks.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
13 Jan. 2025
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The property’s prime location is also close to the launch sites of the area’s famed hot air balloon rides, which are a wonderful way to take in the spectacular views of the otherworldly land formations.—
Sandra MacGregor,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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At 6-2, 202 pounds, Will Johnson has excellent size and length for a cornerback and would be a wonderful complement to Gardner.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
15 Jan. 2025
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Every great city prides its ability to rebound after ruin.—
Shawn Hubler,
New York Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement Rams Saquon Barkley continues to make history with one of the greatest seasons ever Jan. 19, 2025 After the Eagles’ first possession, which ended with a long touchdown run by quarterback Jalen Hurts, the stadium video board featured a shot of Verse, who was loudly booed.—
Gary Klein,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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Timber and Gabriel did well to delay him or suppress his shots when Villa managed to find him in one-on-one situations but Watkins was superb in the second half and the unfamiliarity of Arsenal’s team was exposed for Villa’s two goals.—
Jordan Campbell,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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These superb lead performances by all-time-great cast members work perfectly in concert, capturing and skewering a specific self-serious art-house style.—
The New York Times,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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He’s been awesome this season and will be impossible to replace.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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The waist still stays in place, and the bra is still awesome.—
Dana Leigh Smith,
Glamour,
16 Jan. 2025
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December Issue Celebrities Jennie Reveals How Cold-Plunging Loosens Up Her Muscles and Opens Up Her Mind A mix of lavender, pink, green, and orange in a watercolor wash effect just makes for a lovely nail Valentine’s Day nail look.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
10 Jan. 2025
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There’s a lovely bouquet upon sniffing, followed by a fine, long spreading of flavors on the palate and good herbal qualities.—
John Mariani,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, the French gourmet guides recently released their first Mexico restaurant reviews — including two eateries that earned double stars and 16 tasty enough for a single stellar badge.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2025
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Voted Iceland’s leading travel agency seven times in a row at the prestigious World Travel Awards, Guide to Iceland has built a stellar reputation for quality, innovation, and a unique customer experience.—
Tyler Shepherd,
USA TODAY,
11 Jan. 2025
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“Boffo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boffo. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.
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