terrific
Example Sentences
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Glowicki is a terrific filmmaker, marshaling her tiny troupe to execute this unique project.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 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
Gosling is typically terrific, but “Project Hail Mary” is practically tailor-made for his brand of disarming allure.
From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026
And the Egyptian was involved in all three of Liverpool's second-half goals to cap off a terrific all-round display.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
She trotted beside Miss Honey with wild little hops and her fingers flew as if she would scatter them to the four winds and her words went off like fireworks, with terrific speed.
From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl
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