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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

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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 Cirque du Soleil is known for its shows featuring acrobats, athletes and clowns – all doing spectacular feats. —

Brian Steinberg, Variety, 8 Jan. 2026 But the simple fact is that vaccines are among the greatest feats of modern medicine. —

Jerome Adams, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026 Malinin holds the honor as the only skater ever to land a quad axel in competition, first accomplishing the feat in 2022. —

Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026 This feat was achieved despite market challenges but because of the Lone Star State’s innovation, investment and operational efficiency, TXOGA President Todd Staples said during a media briefing. —

Lana Ferguson, Dallas Morning News, 7 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for feat

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The Grateful Dead were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994, and also earned a lifetime achievement award in the 2007 Grammy’s.

— Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
The award for cinematic and box office achievement went to Sinners, so Göransson was able to take the stage on the telecast (as a key member of the creative team of Ryan Coogler’s film), though only music nerds would have been able to ID him.

— Paul Grein, Billboard, 12 Jan. 2026