Performer, in part, is terrific (7)

I believe the answer is:

artiste

'performer' is the definition.
(artiste is a kind of performer)

'in part is terrific' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'ARTISTE' is hidden within 'part is terrific'.

(Other definitions for artiste that I've seen before include "Theatre performer" , "Player" , "professional dancer?" , "nightclub entertainer?" , "Attires like entertainer" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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