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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 Which means the Knicks have yet another team positioning itself as a roadblock on their journey to repeat as NBA champions — a feat that hasn’t been accomplished since the Wizards last cracked the 40-win mark. — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 9 Oct. 2026 The Las Vegas Aces superstar has won her third consecutive MVP award, becoming the first player in league history to accomplish the feat. — Chantz Martin Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026 No woman has achieved either feat, but Olivia Wilde could be the first. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026 The explosive growth of the robotics industry in recent years is reflected in new technology feats, but also by the proliferation of new business and distribution models. — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for feat

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Noun

Yet the latest proposal seems to undercut some of those achievements, according to its critics.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
This is a remarkable achievement, and although outside evidence is limited, researchers generally view it as promising.

— Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of achievement

Noun

The property is debuting as a member of Leading Hotels of the World, ushering in a new era of luxury for the area, and proving that, yes, chic and fabulous things can happen on either side of the Intracoastal.

— Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
Flashing back to that traumatic experience, Rainbeau goes through every single thing Rosa needs to do before clocking off.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of thing

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Meanwhile, second-unit director Peter Ramsey worked alongside stunt performers, with some creature interactions achieved through surprisingly simple physical stand-ins.

— Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
The event featured high-flying stunts, air-pumping cold thrusters, and a driverless demonstration that looked straight out of a sci-fi movie.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026

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No North American sports franchise can claim such an accomplishment since the Shaq- and Kobe Bryant-led Lakers from 2000 to 2002.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
And yet, in Wembanyama’s eyes — and those of his teammates — those accomplishments amount to little more than a prelude.

— Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of accomplishment

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Quit claim deed in hand, Corcoran called another son to pick her up at the library.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2026
The real risk is that a criminal could forge your signature on a deed or trick you into signing paperwork that transfers ownership, then file that document with the local office that maintains property records.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of deed

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Every component of his equipment was engineered to maximize performance.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
In another sequence, a compact camera rig mounted on a helmet captured Tom Holland’s performance from near his face, with a blurry red shape added in compositing to suggest the inside of his mask.

— Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of performance

Noun

Rather than undertaking the difficult but just and moral work of reform of the nation's immigration laws, Vance would destroy and expel their families with a smile, claiming that such actions will save you money.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
That willingness to take risks extended to campaigning for Jessie and Buzz to kiss amid a perilous action sequence.

— Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026

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