as in specialty
something for which a person shows a special talent
doing funny impressions of people has always been my forte
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Recent Examples of forte
Optimism has never been a Russian forte.
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Nina Khrushcheva, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
Plus, since precision isn’t this product’s forte, top-ups are a lot easier too.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 19 Aug. 2025
Belichick’s forte has always been strategy.
—Paige Williams, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025
If cooking at home isn’t your forte, Fishwife’s Summertime Art Box is the cutest date night idea.
—Sarah Boyd, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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Nina Khrushcheva, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
Plus, since precision isn’t this product’s forte, top-ups are a lot easier too.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 19 Aug. 2025
Belichick’s forte has always been strategy.
—Paige Williams, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025
If cooking at home isn’t your forte, Fishwife’s Summertime Art Box is the cutest date night idea.
—Sarah Boyd, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for forte
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forte
Noun
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Target is betting on exclusive sets, limited specialty drops and drawing a more diverse consumer base.—
Luke Fountain,
CNBC,
18 Oct. 2025
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Menopause should be part of routine primary care, not a specialty service that only a few can reach.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And the long ball, as always, has been the Mariners’ speciality.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Their expert team includes professionals with specialities in health coaching, nutrition, and mental health counseling, providing a comprehensive and holistic wellness experience for each guest.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Forte.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forte. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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