In a sentence
Six example sentences with terrific, each labelled with its topic.
A terrific gust came off the ridge and flattened the tents before anyone could get the poles down.
Environment
The rocket left with a terrific roar that rattled windows eight miles away and set every car alarm off.
Science
He hit the rim with terrific force, and the ball bounced past the free throw line into the crowd.
Basketball
The 1883 eruption of Krakatoa produced a terrific blast that was heard nearly three thousand miles away.
History
A pizza oven runs at a terrific heat, and the dough blisters and browns in ninety seconds flat.
Cooking
The drummer hit the final beat with terrific force, and the snare head split straight down the middle.
Music
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