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terrific

[tuh-rif-ik] / təˈrɪf ɪk /




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While it would be terrific to liken her fate to that of Deborah Vance on “Hacks,” at least Jean Smart’s diva got a Vegas rebirth.

From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2026

German Wirtz looked a shadow of the player who was terrific in midweek against Atleti and while Barcola and Isak had a few encouraging moments, that is a partnership that will take time to develop.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026

Use your imagination and you can hear the places where dynamic arrangements could have pushed these terrific songs even further.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026

Persistence and commitment to keep grinding are terrific qualities for any athlete, and that’s what former All-City Section quarterback Diego Montes from Granada Hills Kennedy High showed in his pursuit to join UCLA’s football program.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026

There was such terrific noise following Paganini’s show that at first no one noticed the persistent banging on the ceiling, dull thuds that came in short spurts before starting again.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser


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