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
Watching this tour de force rip through her slutty, peppy, era-defining songs, there was not an inch of doubt about who was calling the shots.
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Alice Newbold, Vogue, 13 Sep. 2024
Nevertheless, the tour de force performance of Tony Todd as the titular Candyman demands our remembering.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2024
Bachelor weekends in Scotland, fairy-tale proposals in Venice, and private weddings in Mykonos, Greece, are just a few of their recent tours de force.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2024
Noémie Merlant’s performance as Emmanuelle is a tour de force.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 20 Sep. 2024
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Alice Newbold, Vogue, 13 Sep. 2024
Nevertheless, the tour de force performance of Tony Todd as the titular Candyman demands our remembering.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2024
Bachelor weekends in Scotland, fairy-tale proposals in Venice, and private weddings in Mykonos, Greece, are just a few of their recent tours de force.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2024
Noémie Merlant’s performance as Emmanuelle is a tour de force.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 20 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tour de force
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Juventus went into this past week knowing results would be vital, but acutely aware that a UEFA Champions League trip to the Pierre Mauroy Stadium to take on Lille would be no easy feat.Adam Digby, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Bowers actually led the NFL in receptions through the first eight weeks of the season, which is a remarkable feat for any tight end, let alone a rookie.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Vincent Orr After securing the deed from the Detroit Land Bank Authority, Orr got to work.Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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On women and the issues that matter to us, Mark Robinson's words and Donald Trump's deeds show how closely aligned the two men are.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Brown’s journey hasn’t been without its challenges, but certain achievements have stood out.Afdhel Aziz, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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His achievements earned him 28 Grammy Awards, 80 nominations, and a Grammy Legend Award.Christine Clarridge, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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Also on the schedule are drag performers, a performance by dance troupe Theatre Flamenco, fashion displays and a variety of other entertainment, as well as two outdoor bars, and free entry into Minna Gallery and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Those include noms in the best British independent film, best director and best screenplay categories, as well as for best joint lead performance for stars Katy O’Brian and Stewart, along with eight craft noms.Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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Furthermore, the governor’s last extraordinary session was a transparent public-relations stunt.Steven Greenhut, Orange County Register, 15 Nov. 2024
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The original series incorporated a lot of special effects, visual effects and stunts, which according to Krauss was not common for a multi-camera series geared towards children.Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 5 Nov. 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 Nov. 2024.
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