Thesaurus results for FEAT

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 That was no small feat, explained Steve Handy, the Republican state representative who championed the bill. —

David Condos, NPR, 19 May 2026 The latest feat came Monday in an extra-inning victory full of drama, defeating Xaverian, 5-4, on the road in 11 innings. —

Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 19 May 2026 Watch a Rivian electric truck conquer a river crossing and learn why the R1T and its sibling, the R1S, can perform off-roading feats that would destroy other trucks and SUVs. —

Charles Singh, USA Today, 18 May 2026 Jokic, Russell Westbrook and Oscar Robertson are the only players to accomplish the feat. —

Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for feat

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This is not a lifetime achievement award.

— Law Murray, New York Times, 18 May 2026
Newman thinks California is failing students due to a lack of systemic alignment and wants to focus on achievement in K-3 reading and math, civic education, career technical education and workforce preparedness.

— Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026