terrific
Example Sentences
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Yet another says that while the first film had its "propaganda intent ...wrapped in pacy racy story telling with terrific musical flourishes", the sequel is simply not as enjoyable.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
And that would be terrific news for the estimated 5,000 Americans turning 65 every day and thinking of handing in their notice.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026
What a terrific first-year performance for the versatile guard who averaged 26.6 points and 6.4 rebounds.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026
Gosling is typically terrific, but “Project Hail Mary” is practically tailor-made for his brand of disarming allure.
From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026
Suddenly as they drew nearer a terrific baying and barking broke out, and a loud voice was heard shouting: ‘Grip! Fang! Wolf! Come on, lads!’
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
