strong suit
noun
1
: something in which one excels : forte
… details of legislation have never been my strong suit …—
Tip O'Neill
Tip O'Neill2
: a long suit containing high cards
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languages are definitely the diplomat's strong suit
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Definitely, my strong suit is in the actual writing.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
Another strong suit of Singapore Airlines is the dependable Wi-Fi.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
Subtlety isn’t your strong suit today.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Wembanyama, who had 39 points in the win, said adaptability has always been his strong suit.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
Another strong suit of Singapore Airlines is the dependable Wi-Fi.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
Subtlety isn’t your strong suit today.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Wembanyama, who had 39 points in the win, said adaptability has always been his strong suit.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for strong suit
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“Strong suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strong%20suit. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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