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trifecta

noun

trī-ˈfek-tə

Definition of trifecta

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 Don’t forget the coleslaw and hushpuppies for the perfect seafood-shack trifecta. — Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 25 July 2026 With linebacker Jordyn Brooks officially locked up through 2029, Sullivan’s trifecta of signings is complete. — Miami Herald, 21 July 2026 That trifecta has been pulled off by social media influencer, model, and digital entrepreneur Skylar Mae. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 July 2026 With its winning trifecta of sandy beaches, boutique hotels, and unpretentious tavernas, the Greek island of Milos seduces couples, water lovers, and gastronomes alike. — Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for trifecta

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Tomlin, Fonda and Parton played a trio of secretaries who took revenge on their sexist boss by kidnapping him and enacting changes in the workplace in his name.

— Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
The trio is accused of opening bank accounts to receive the money.

— Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026

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Much of Carson’s work has focused on what was used to be called the female athlete triad—namely, how irregular menstrual cycles, low energy availability and lower bone mineral density can affect women in high-intensity sports.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 18 Aug. 2026
Building the promoter triad In short, don’t work in isolation.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 17 Aug. 2026

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