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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of tour de force
Eddie combines all of those in a tour de force.
—
Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 19 Apr. 2026
In the past year, Jonathan’s portrayal of the pop star Bobby Darin in Just in Time has been a tour de force.
—Sutton Foster, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
These rare months are always a tour de force on Disney+ as the streamer shows off its unique selling points.
—Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
The outer shell of the Louis Vuitton building consists of 3,600 unique glass panels, each bent to a different curve along a different axis, an evident tour de force of engineering and coordination.
—Julian Rose, Artforum, 26 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for tour de force
Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 19 Apr. 2026
In the past year, Jonathan’s portrayal of the pop star Bobby Darin in Just in Time has been a tour de force.
—Sutton Foster, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
These rare months are always a tour de force on Disney+ as the streamer shows off its unique selling points.
—Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
The outer shell of the Louis Vuitton building consists of 3,600 unique glass panels, each bent to a different curve along a different axis, an evident tour de force of engineering and coordination.
—Julian Rose, Artforum, 26 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for tour de force
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tour de force
Noun
-
Barum 06 Mialon 07 Laxbrook 08 Gem Lingo (ovr now) (feat.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
12 May 2026
-
By hitting the trifecta that is LEED Gold, Passive House, and mass timber, the new Marpole Community Centre is truly a marvelous technical feat that shows how public buildings meant for daily use can achieve high-performance environmental standards.—
Stefan Ionescu
May 12,
New Atlas,
12 May 2026
Noun
-
Of those units, 436 were deed-restricted, meaning they were required to keep rents affordable to people who are considered low-income.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2026
-
In Tennessee, the American Land Title Association reports, a bill has been introduced that would require property deeds to be prepared by a licensed attorney, a licensed title insurance agent, the property owner or someone legally authorized to act on the owner’s behalf.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
Noun
-
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
Noun
-
After a 27-point performance in the first game, Brittney Sykes had 14 points by halftime in the rematch and finished with a career-high 38.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
-
Wild-eyed in a register that ranges from dreamy to terrified to stunned into submission, her performance is the most honestly felt thing here.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
18 May 2026
Noun
-
This send-off mixes new stunts with archival footage, promising the usual outlandish pranks and blunt-force impacts to sensitive bodily regions.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
-
Texas should focus on public safety, not political stunts.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Tour de force.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tour%20de%20force. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
