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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pièces de résistance
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How scholars became aware of the Gimo archive, which includes nineteen works for mandolin, collected in Italy by the son of a Swedish iron manufacturer in 1762.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026 -
The exquisite works conceived by Taiwanese jeweler Cindy Chao for over two decades can trace their roots back two generations.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Prado is a collection of Spanish and international masterpieces—and a source of national pride.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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The operation’s artisans create ceramic masterpieces as well as functional cookware—which are no less beautiful.—
Abbey Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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Figaro Up, Figaro Down Director: Javid Soriano, Producers: Javid Soriano, Rob Richert (USA 2026, 75 min) Tim Blevins trained at Juilliard, enthralling opera fans with his baritone before losing it all to addiction and landing on the streets of San Francisco.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
1 Apr. 2026
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Returning from the dead, an aspiration devoutly to be wished by the living and the bereaved, permeates opera and theater.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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Throw the pieces into a zip-top bag along with lemon (juice and slices), olive oil, a minced shallot, some Parmesan, and salt and pepper.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Apr. 2026
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Those pieces of software, among other things, power operating systems and transfer data for things connected to the internet.—
Huo Jingnan,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Pièces de résistance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pi%C3%A8ces%20de%20r%C3%A9sistance. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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