trifecta

noun

trī-ˈfek-tə How to pronounce trifecta (audio)
Definition of trifectanext
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 Saturday brings a trifecta of hot temperatures, poor air quality and severe storms to the Philadelphia region. — Tammie Souza, CBS News, 6 June 2026 The 2025 memoir garnered high praise from bestseller-inducing trifecta Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon and Jenna Bush Hager. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026 However, if your command of the Spanish language is less than lousy or if reading this has inspired you to take your first step inside the Compare Foods Supermarket on Milton Road, here’s the trifecta of non-negotiable dishes to eat. — Andre James, Charlotte Observer, 22 June 2026 That trifecta, along with an overwhelming sense of gratitude emanating from the stage at Wolf Trap Filene Center June 30, summarizes The Generations Tour. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for trifecta
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  1. trio
  2. triad
Noun
  • Chris Brown fills a trio of slots, while Kehlani appears twice.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • Brett Baty, Mark Vientos and Francisco Alvarez, the trio of once-top prospects, seem to have regressed.
    — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 4 July 2026
Definition of trio
Noun
  • This triad begins with conviction, an unwavering belief in the vision that outlasts setbacks, like SpaceX's early rocket failures.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
  • Beyond missiles and bombers The triad is more than launch platforms.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 May 2026
Definition of triad

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