feat

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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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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 Byrne is singing, playing and moving for nearly every moment of the two-hour-plus set, a feat of endurance and agility that would challenge performers 20 years younger. Jem Aswad, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025 Mahama’s works compel their audiences to pay attention to both the objects Ghana produces and the cost of the feats of engineering and human labor required to do so. Edna Bonhomme, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025 Freeing up space in a carry-on suitcase is always a tough feat, especially on a long trip. Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2025 Large rock-face murals scattered across the desert in northern Saudi Arabia represent one of the most ambitious – and perilous – creative feats of ancient humans, with researchers arguing that the massive carvings acted as visual beacons, guiding people toward crucial water sources. New Atlas, 30 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for feat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feat
Noun
  • CatVideoFest 2025 has clawed past the $1 million mark, an achievement for the franchise launched in 2016 by filmmaker Will Braden, who apparently does a darn good job curating the best cat videos from across global social media.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
  • In a video released on social media, Adams spoke with pride about his achievements as mayor, including a drop in violent crime.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • As for traffic flow and cost-effectiveness, a couple of things are worth considering.
    Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Shannon tries to ram the trainers with elbows because, yeah, Shannon does those kinds of things.
    Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Ne-Yo had a message for anyone willing to try this stunt at future shows, warning fans in a repost of the contentious moment to his Instagram Story.
    Michael Saponara, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2025
  • The stunt felt both playful and strategic, amplifying attention to the show.
    Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
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  • The former Vice President’s choice to spotlight his work this evening, on a night all about celebrating the accomplishments of successful Black trailblazers in this country, was also clearly intentional—and a fitting touch, no less.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2025
  • At the after party, see an awards ceremony and celebrate your accomplishment with food, drink and fun.
    Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Sep. 2025
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  • Hays amassed land records and deeds, photos of interiors and exteriors of houses, and called to the stand an electricity expert to describe what low kilowatt usage might suggest about whether someone lives in a house or not.
    Mitch Moxley, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
  • In order to not be fooled by narcissistic kindness, Sarkis encourages people to view one-off good deeds in the context of someone's overall behavior.
    Charles Trepany, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
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  • The scrapbook wasn't her mother's doing, but rather the work of her older sister.
    Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Whatever, Dever quickly recanted her earlier precise testimony to the FBI about the sinister doings by those two dodgy cops behind Karen Read’s SUV.
    Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Here's how Nike's quarterly performance fits into CEO Elliott Hill's broader turnaround plan.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
  • According to the plan released in March, activities that would cease during a shutdown include air traffic controller hiring, field training for controllers and air traffic performance analysis.
    Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
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  • Ineffective policies for the EV market could mirror the loss of the solar energy industry, says Wendy Cutler, senior vice president at the Asia Society Policy Institute, where too-late action left America outpaced and China controlling more than 80 percent of the world’s solar panels.
    Rebecca A. Fannin, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Have you ever been publicly disciplined for unethical or unlawful actions in your career?
    Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025

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“Feat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feat. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.

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