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as in excellent
of the very best kind
you've done a terrific job on this report
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as in gruesome
extremely disturbing or repellent
a terrific murder that sickened even hard-bitten police officers
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Recent Examples of terrific
My Mom would never be mad about a glass of Riesling or Rosé, and either of those wine pairings would be terrific options here.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
With multiple race series competing, the Grand Prix has a wide variety of motorsports action and is a terrific value.
—Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
What was true in the Jazz Age remains so, as the Roundabout Theatre Company production starring the terrific Rose Byrne and Kelli O’Hara so bountifully proves.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
That movie was an instant cult classic, a terrific spoof of modern-day music celebrity that was well received by critics.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
With multiple race series competing, the Grand Prix has a wide variety of motorsports action and is a terrific value.
—Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
What was true in the Jazz Age remains so, as the Roundabout Theatre Company production starring the terrific Rose Byrne and Kelli O’Hara so bountifully proves.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
That movie was an instant cult classic, a terrific spoof of modern-day music celebrity that was well received by critics.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for terrific
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Conversations around excellent kebabs in Southern California tend to begin with the Martirosyan family and their Mini Kabob in Glendale.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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The lighting, art design and score are all excellent – and the single shot construction gives the film a dreamy, meditative quality.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
7 May 2026
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The gruesome case forced the Asahiyama Zoo, closed since early last month as part of regular maintenance ahead of the summer season, to delay its reopening scheduled for Wednesday.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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Bathen says the gruesome details aren't a bother to some.—
Gillian Telling,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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There is great teaching going on, the principal is wonderful.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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Claire has been an advocate for courageous stories, an expert at complicated logistics and a wonderful partner to teams across the entire news division.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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Critically, Michael doesn’t recoil when Jackie shares her horrific story.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
1 May 2026
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And Russia has struggled to replenish its military ranks amid horrific casualties on the Ukrainian front line.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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After Marcus’s ground ball, everybody took great at-bats.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Cherry blossoms great guests at the front foyer.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Something shocking happens on Jeon-Gi’s last day at the camp.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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Incredibly shocking moment in the run-up to the race as Great White is scratched.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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Temporary wallpaper is also a superb way to add major personality to any room.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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The four-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year award winner Gobert kept giving Jokic a hard time in the paint with his long arms and superb anticipation.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Now, nearly two years later, the school finds itself in a terrible spot, as accusations of serious misconduct arise and an investigation by the athletic department heats up.—
Trey Wallace OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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And, betting on terrible outcomes doesn't signify what the better actually wants to happen.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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“Terrific.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terrific. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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