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
The role is a true tour de force for Scott, who has to play two different men, inhabiting the same mind.
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Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 3 Jan. 2025
And Tesori supplies her with a relentless tour de force.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2024
Back in 2017, their press tour for Spider-Man: Homecoming was a flirtatious tour de force: Zendaya always doubled over in laughter, Tom comforting an anxious Zendaya with a gentle hand on her knee, both of them constantly pulling the same silly face or one-liner out at the same exact time.
—Ivana Rihter, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
But what a joy to see this singular comedic talent become the toast of Broadway, thanks to their tour de force as a boozy, stagestruck Mary Todd Lincoln.
—Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 3 Jan. 2025
And Tesori supplies her with a relentless tour de force.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2024
Back in 2017, their press tour for Spider-Man: Homecoming was a flirtatious tour de force: Zendaya always doubled over in laughter, Tom comforting an anxious Zendaya with a gentle hand on her knee, both of them constantly pulling the same silly face or one-liner out at the same exact time.
—Ivana Rihter, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
But what a joy to see this singular comedic talent become the toast of Broadway, thanks to their tour de force as a boozy, stagestruck Mary Todd Lincoln.
—Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tour de force
Noun
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Even with the benefits of modern science, maintaining such a physique into his 30s represents a feat, too.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Milan High School won the title in 1954 in the Indiana-only state championship and had been the smallest school to achieve that feat.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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In September 2023, Noble filed a deed from himself to himself, claiming to be the rightful owner of the property since 2010, Farrell said.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2025
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The deed recorded for townhouse No. 10 lists Hannity’s mailing address in care of Bil Lako at Henssler Financial, a wealth-management firm in Kennesaw, Georgia.—
Darrell Hofheinz,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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In just three weeks the largest celebration of filmmaking achievements will be held, the Oscars.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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Amid our age of attention deficits, Isbell’s achievements carry significant weight, particularly in a time when expectations for lavish spectacles continue to grow and lyric prompters, pre-recorded vocals and backing tracks are increasingly commonplace.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
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Romeo + Juliet played its final performance at Circle in the Square on Sunday, February 16.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2025
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The annual BAFTAs are back, and this year’s awards—held at Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall—honor the best performances in British film and television arts.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
17 Feb. 2025
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This stunt raises questions about how far people are willing to go on social media to get attention.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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This season’s cast includes a stunt performer, a Florida flight attendant, a surgeon, and more.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Tour de force.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tour%20de%20force. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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