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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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Binface, a serial candidate who has challenged prime ministers past and present, became the default challenger in a field of 34 candidates after the major parties boycotted the campaign as a political stunt by Farage.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
Two other teens were cited for careless driving and performing risky stunts in a retail parking lot.

— Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of stunt

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The Fishback file James Fishback, with no relevant accomplishments or experience, is running a disgracefully racist and antisemitic campaign marked by demeaning attacks on Donalds, who is Black.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026
But those accomplishments have done little to turn Jeffries into a recognizable national spokesman for the Democratic Party.

— Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 15 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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The head coach or manager of a side will usually have the final say on how those friendlies look, with performance staff providing advice around individual player usage and recovery.

— George Edwards, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Chloe Webb’s performance as Nancy Spungen, the junkie girlfriend who Sid probably murdered (the role of Nancy was originally supposed to go to Courtney Love), is breathtaking in the nakedness of its emotion.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of performance

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The Ford ended a modern record deployment of 326 days in May, a stretch that included action in Venezuela as well as against Iran.

— Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Under that most recent amendment, the bill would no longer apply to state actions regulating water use and water quality.

— Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2026

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