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
With its terrifyingly topical look into the complicated mind of an autocratic leader, tour de force performances by the two leads, striking cinematography and notable period production design, this is a gripping cinematic experience that should attract international art-house distributors.
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Alissa Simon, Variety, 9 Sep. 2024
Her tour de force performance in Till should’ve earned her an Oscar nomination last year, but, shockingly, Deadwyler was denied a nod.
—Lola Ogunnaike, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Sep. 2024
Emma Stone has always been a comedic tour de force — at least according to Jesse Eisenberg.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
When Dave finally got around to doing a solo album, the result was a tour de force that, typically, left most critics scratching their heads.
—Henry Everingham, SPIN, 17 Oct. 2024
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Alissa Simon, Variety, 9 Sep. 2024
Her tour de force performance in Till should’ve earned her an Oscar nomination last year, but, shockingly, Deadwyler was denied a nod.
—Lola Ogunnaike, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Sep. 2024
Emma Stone has always been a comedic tour de force — at least according to Jesse Eisenberg.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
When Dave finally got around to doing a solo album, the result was a tour de force that, typically, left most critics scratching their heads.
—Henry Everingham, SPIN, 17 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tour de force
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That feat was last achieved by the sextet of actresses featured in Pedro Almodóvar's Volver, which included Penélope Cruz, Carmen Maura, and Lola Dueñas.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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In one market, Southpaw celebrated a year with virtually no turnover for managers—an almost unheard-of feat in an industry where attrition is a given.Stephen Wunker, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Instead of finding someone to draft a deed, the two old men went out to dig up celery.Mara Bovsun, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
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A lot of people who sympathize with Mangione’s apparent outlook would abhor the deed he is alleged to have committed.Niall Stanage, The Hill, 10 Dec. 2024
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The scale of their achievement doesn’t stop there, either.Lela London, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Others say there are opportunities for even greater achievements.Dina Kraft, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2024
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Kanneh-Mason began to play the cello at age six and rose to fame after giving a spellbinding performance at the wedding of Harry and Meghan in 2018.Amarachi Orie, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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As is common practice these days, this major downtown performance was staged for only three days.Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
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The film comes with the typical entertainer-requirement of suspension of belief and showcases gravity-defying stunts and superhuman achievements.Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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And working with boxers instead of stunt people was another learning experience.Stuart Miller, Variety, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Tour de force.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tour%20de%20force. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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