as in feat
an act of notable skill, strength, or cleverness
her performance as a woman impaired by a stroke was a theatrical tour de force
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Recent Examples of tour de force
The 2025 Boston Red Sox were, in many ways, an offensive tour de force.
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Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
Key to this is Fiennes’ commando performance, a tour de force with so few f*cks given that the film’s astonishing, electrifying climax could put him back into the awards conversation with a part that couldn’t be farther away from Conclave’s Cardinal Thomas.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2026
The all-new JPOD turns an everyday Jeep Wrangler into an all-out tour de force of overland exploration.
—New Atlas, 30 Dec. 2025
Happening March 13-15 at the city’s Moody Amphitheater, the event will feature a tour de force of headlining performances from hip-hop titan Don Toliver on March 13, corridos star Junior H on March 14 and Dutch electronic phenom Mau P on March 15.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2025
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Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
Key to this is Fiennes’ commando performance, a tour de force with so few f*cks given that the film’s astonishing, electrifying climax could put him back into the awards conversation with a part that couldn’t be farther away from Conclave’s Cardinal Thomas.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2026
The all-new JPOD turns an everyday Jeep Wrangler into an all-out tour de force of overland exploration.
—New Atlas, 30 Dec. 2025
Happening March 13-15 at the city’s Moody Amphitheater, the event will feature a tour de force of headlining performances from hip-hop titan Don Toliver on March 13, corridos star Junior H on March 14 and Dutch electronic phenom Mau P on March 15.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tour de force
Noun
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Abbott, whose campaign has reportedly raised a hundred and six million dollars, is seeking a fourth term, a feat that would be unprecedented in the state’s history.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2026
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Zip's Cafe celebrates 100 years of business this year − a rare feat for restaurateurs, especially nowadays.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There are no deeds listed yet for a new purchase under their name.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
3 Mar. 2026
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Companies are already using blockchain to close real estate transactions around the clock, record deeds digitally to prevent fraud, and slash closing times from weeks to days.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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During an appearance at the 51st Cesar Awards in Paris on Thursday, Carrey — who was awarded the lifetime achievement Cesar d’honneur — spoke with reporters after his acceptance speech, but left social media scratching their heads.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Football is his future, but wrestling has been a crowning achievement for Testa with his all-state status while being a key figure on back-to-back state champions.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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The Lakers shot 50% from the field and 46% from three-point range in a dominant performance against the NBA’s worst team.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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Downstairs, Nighthawk channels retro supper club (skewing towards speakeasy) vibes with late-night plates, cocktails, and live performances, including vinyl DJ sets.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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Vulture hosted a special screening of the pilot with ABC on March 3, and Speedman answered all of our questions about smashing props and doing his own stunts.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
5 Mar. 2026
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Shown success with stunts and blitzes.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Tour de force.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tour%20de%20force. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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