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
That’s the Republicans’ political trifecta!
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 6 May 2026
Legal Derby wagering offers win, place, show, exactas, trifectas, superfectas, Pick 4s, and more—each with its own pool and its own odds dynamics.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 2 May 2026
New Collector Currencies With a more sophisticated and diverse consumer base that is discerning in its spending, a new trifecta for competitive advantage has emerged.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
The voter information at stake includes driver's licenses and Social Security numbers, which civil rights lawyers call part of a 'trifecta' to hackers for identity theft.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 6 May 2026
Legal Derby wagering offers win, place, show, exactas, trifectas, superfectas, Pick 4s, and more—each with its own pool and its own odds dynamics.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 2 May 2026
New Collector Currencies With a more sophisticated and diverse consumer base that is discerning in its spending, a new trifecta for competitive advantage has emerged.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
The voter information at stake includes driver's licenses and Social Security numbers, which civil rights lawyers call part of a 'trifecta' to hackers for identity theft.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trifecta
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Toronto was shorthanded in the frontcourt without starting center Temi Fagbenle (right shoulder), and the Sparks trio of bigs had a field day with 54 points in the paint.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2026
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Of that trio, Ejae is largely known for her work in K-pop, while the other two have primarily recorded other forms of music.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Actor Bradley Gibson works triple time in separate eras, taking on a triad of multigenerational roles in the Pique family tale.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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There would be a chord, a triad, then a bass note that wasn’t necessarily in that chord and then a melody that also wasn’t necessarily in the chord.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Trifecta.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trifecta. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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