as in feat
an act of notable skill, strength, or cleverness
her performance as a woman impaired by a stroke was a theatrical tour de force
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Recent Examples of tour de force
Snook gives a tour de force performance, juggling 26 characters differentiated by admirable physical and vocal transformations.
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Shania Russell, EW.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Critic’s Pick Playing all the characters in an update of Chekhov, the Irish actor turns what could be merely a stunt into a tour de force.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2025
But the heart of the book is her tour de force march through 21st-century German and European politics and history.
—The Know, The Denver Post, 2 Mar. 2025
Constantine isn’t a total tour de force, but that’s also a big part of the joy of the movie and what leaves me unmoved by all the talk of a sequel.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
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Shania Russell, EW.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Critic’s Pick Playing all the characters in an update of Chekhov, the Irish actor turns what could be merely a stunt into a tour de force.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2025
But the heart of the book is her tour de force march through 21st-century German and European politics and history.
—The Know, The Denver Post, 2 Mar. 2025
Constantine isn’t a total tour de force, but that’s also a big part of the joy of the movie and what leaves me unmoved by all the talk of a sequel.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tour de force
Noun
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Winning 50 games is a major feat.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Leonard was selected team captain for the Blue Devils in 2023 and the Irish last season (an impressive feat for a transfer).—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Apr. 2025
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These organizations, which had lofty names such as the Great Northwest Improvement Association and West Altadena Improvement Association, urged homeowners to write language into their deeds that would bar Black, Latino or Asian tenants from buying or renting there.—
Calvin Schermerhorn,
The Conversation,
8 Apr. 2025
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The relative whose name was on the house’s deed wanted to sell the home.—
Jonah Markowitz,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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In the comments, many people assured the woman that her parents are indeed proud of her achievement, despite their seemingly blasé reaction to the news.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra’s annual gala typically celebrates the performing arts organization’s achievements, but this year’s event also will honor someone else’s accomplishments.—
Jessi Virtusio,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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Tel’s performance a silver lining…?—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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The safety car ultimately hurt Antonelli, leaving him outside of points despite the strong performance the rookie had shown throughout Sunday’s race.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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The circus shared a video of the '80s performance side-by-side with footage of Batton performing the stunt in 2022 at the Forum Theatre, also in Melbourne.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Marvel released a behind-the-scenes video recently highlighting the stunt that almost didn't happen.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Tour de force.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tour%20de%20force. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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