triple threat
noun
1
: a football player adept at running, kicking, and passing
2
: a person adept in three different fields of activity
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Serving up a triple threat of Pam’s ‘90s nostalgia, Bey donned three jaw-dropping looks made famous by Anderson.
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Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 2024
However, as a result, viewers were treated to a triple threat champion who excelled competitively (tying the record with four Head of Household wins), strategically (convincing Makensy to get rid of ally Leah), and socially (never being at any true risk of going home).
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 14 Oct. 2024
Andrade appears destined to tangle with Knight at Survivor Series in some capacity, perhaps a triple threat match also involving Hayes, and a title win would certainly cement his WWE return as a rousing success.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
Me 3-in-1 Styling Cream A true triple threat, this styling cream works as a primer for blow drying hair, an air dry cream and a smoothing styler.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 2024
However, as a result, viewers were treated to a triple threat champion who excelled competitively (tying the record with four Head of Household wins), strategically (convincing Makensy to get rid of ally Leah), and socially (never being at any true risk of going home).
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 14 Oct. 2024
Andrade appears destined to tangle with Knight at Survivor Series in some capacity, perhaps a triple threat match also involving Hayes, and a title win would certainly cement his WWE return as a rousing success.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
Me 3-in-1 Styling Cream A true triple threat, this styling cream works as a primer for blow drying hair, an air dry cream and a smoothing styler.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Triple threat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/triple%20threat. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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