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
But setting the edge wasn’t Robinson’s forte at Maryland or Penn State.
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
Confrontation may not be your forte, but something’s gotta give.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Aside from 2019 gift horse Nick Bosa, drafting and developing defensive ends is not the 49ers’ forte, from Beal to Drake Jackson (2022 second round) to Pita Taumoepenu (2017 sixth round).
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
Finances have never been my forte.
—Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
Confrontation may not be your forte, but something’s gotta give.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Aside from 2019 gift horse Nick Bosa, drafting and developing defensive ends is not the 49ers’ forte, from Beal to Drake Jackson (2022 second round) to Pita Taumoepenu (2017 sixth round).
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
Finances have never been my forte.
—Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for forte
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forte
Noun
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At a higher fare level, some cruise lines bundle in extras such as drinks, Wi-Fi, specialty dining, gratuities or onboard credit.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The specialty sneakers are designed with a shock-absorbing sole to alleviate pressure and strain on your heels and joints by minimizing the impact of your steps.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
Noun
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The best of two restaurants is the fine-dining Bombay Brasserie, modeled on its London namesake, focusing on regional Indian specialities carefully matched to local wines.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
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In 2023, the NHL banned the use of pride tape, along with pride jerseys and other speciality jerseys worn during games and warmup.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
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“Forte.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forte. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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