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Recent Examples of terrific The results from the February 23 SAG Awards are in and will be a terrific yardstick to measure against Sunday’s high-wattage Oscars. Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Feb. 2025 Jake Guentzel was terrific with three goals, and always gets his nose dirty. Michael Russo, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025 Warren is the more physically dominant prospect, while Loveland is an elite route runner and terrific receiver at 240-plus pounds. Nick Baumgardner, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025 Paz is terrific, a woman with everything thrown at her while trying to keep her family together. Pete Hammond, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for terrific
Recent Examples of Synonyms for terrific
Adjective
  • Alabama got 24 points from Mark Sears and had excellent defensive stretches but couldn’t finish.
    Joe Rexrode, The Athletic, 2 Mar. 2025
  • More Deebo Samuel news: 49ers Send Star WR Deebo Samuel to Commanders in Blockbuster Trade Samuel will take his talents to the nation's capital and look to take the Commanders to the next level after an excellent year for the young Washington team.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Read Next California Toddler disfigured by burns in ‘horrific’ child endangerment case in CA.
    Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2025
  • Based on the memoir by Monique Smith, who endured a horrific childhood only to discover that her family wasn’t actually hers.
    Peter White, Deadline, 5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • So actually, the story can be looked at as a celebration of the fact that your disability can just be one wonderful part of you.
    Esme Mazzeo, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
  • And if your neighborhood doesn’t, start one! Start a Book or Card Club There’s so many wonderful books out there just waiting to be discussed.
    Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • On September 2, 1885, in one of the most gruesome episodes of racial terror in American history, a group of white miners killed at least twenty-eight Chinese residents in Rock Springs and burned down the town’s Chinese quarter.
    Michael Luo, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
  • This is the gruesome gulf between the parties in the Oval Office.
    Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • There’s such a great playfulness and a balance between the two of them.
    Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 25 Feb. 2025
  • Those extra hours—for fewer rewards—can contribute to women’s greater fatigue, health problems, and burnout.
    Michelle Travis, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • This is, on paper, a terrible idea for all involved.
    Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
  • State of play: Cleveland is terrible at planting trees.
    Sam Allard, Axios, 26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • The voice cast is superb right down the line, especially Harrelson’s Mr. Peanut.
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2025
  • The goaltenders were superb as Ethan Bauer had 34 saves for Belmont, while Graham Emerick turned aside 35 for Winchester.
    Danny Ventura, Boston Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • This gripping series takes viewers into insidious modern-day cults through the unique lens of members who endured unspeakable trauma and the shocking investigations into these oppressive groups.
    Katcy Stephan, Variety, 27 Feb. 2025
  • The shocking move by Topuria left the door open for Volkanovski to return to featherweight for an immediate title fight against Lopes.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025

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“Terrific.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terrific. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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