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Q: How does the noun 'feat' differ from other similar words?

The words achievement and exploit are common synonyms of feat . While all three words mean "a remarkable deed," feat implies strength or dexterity or daring. // an acrobatic feat

Q: In what contexts can 'achievement' take the place of 'feat'?

The words achievement and feat can be used in similar contexts, but achievement implies hard-won success in the face of difficulty or opposition. // her achievements as a chemist

Q: When is 'exploit' a more appropriate choice than 'feat'?

In some situations, the words exploit and feat are roughly equivalent. However, exploit suggests an adventurous or heroic act. // his exploits as a spy

feat

noun

ˈfēt

Definition of feat

as in achievement

an act of notable skill, strength, or cleverness Washington's legendary feat of tossing a silver dollar across the Rappahannock River

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as in thing

something done by someone famously rich, the oil magnate is today remembered less for his feats than for his finances

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How does the noun feat differ from other similar words?

The words achievement and exploit are common synonyms of feat. While all three words mean "a remarkable deed," feat implies strength or dexterity or daring.

an acrobatic feat

In what contexts can achievement take the place of feat?

The words achievement and feat can be used in similar contexts, but achievement implies hard-won success in the face of difficulty or opposition.

her achievements as a chemist

When is exploit a more appropriate choice than feat?

In some situations, the words exploit and feat are roughly equivalent. However, exploit suggests an adventurous or heroic act.

his exploits as a spy

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Recent Examples of feat The real feat of accomplishment, though, came in the national championship game, as the Buckeyes defeated a Miami team many football historians believe is one of the best in the history of the sport. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026 That aviation feat comes at a time when jet fuel prices have skyrocketed because of the US war with Iran. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 14 Aug. 2026 No Princess Diaries fan was surprised by the illustrious career Hathaway went on to have; her star power was immediately apparent, and going toe-to-toe with Andrews is no small feat. — Chris Bellamy, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Aug. 2026 Anyone under 5-foot-4 knows that dressing a petite frame is not an easy feat. — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for feat

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The 41-year-old is widely considered one of the best players in history, winning five Ballon d’Or awards in addition to a host of major trophies and record-breaking achievements.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
Their statistical achievements are almost impossible to separate from their commercial value.

— Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of achievement

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There are few things more beautiful than the corona, the sun’s atmosphere, visible only during total solar eclipses like the one that occurred last week over a narrow swath of eastern Greenland, western Iceland and Spain.

— Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post, 20 Aug. 2026
In the 1990s, few lawmakers under the Gold Dome had the ability to get things done like Walker.

— Riley Bunch, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026

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The stunt casting would bring a lot of attention to the show, and potentially new viewers.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026
Once in Korea, O’Hara worked with the Korean stunt team to refine the choreography even further, making battles out of the small-scale struggle of opening a door, of how characters could make it to the glass break outside.

— Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2026

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Those accomplishments, though, weren’t fresh in mind when Devers stepped into the batter’s box for the first time Friday.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026
Yet Anderson said Rasmussen eventually received the respect such an accomplishment deserved.

— Nicole Kraft, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of accomplishment

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As is the case with many of China’s policies, there is often a large gulf between words and deeds, and studying China’s history with rare earths reveals the amalgam of competing priorities that have shaped its policy.

— GLORIA XIONG, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
Many bylaws or CC&Rs say that HOA owners or members are record owners, meaning that a deed is on file in the county recorder’s office documenting that the person is an owner.

— Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of deed

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Webb mentioned his poor performance in Boston in 2024, allowing four runs on nine hits over 3 2/3 innings.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026
The following year, there were six clubs whose goalkeeping performance was below that level, dominated by Nottingham Forest, who used Matt Turner and Matz Sels at different stages in the season.

— Michael Cox, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of performance

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The students are challenging those actions in federal court, arguing that FIU's policy – and its application to their silent demonstration – violates their First Amendment rights.

— Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
The footage mixes high-speed chases and explosive action with comedic beats, framing a story built around chaos, mismatched heroism and rising stakes as the mission unfolds.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026

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