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 42-year-old tour de force has been managing director of the F1 Academy, the all-female race series from Formula 1, since 2023.
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Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 14 June 2025
But the real tour de force is how Arbel has used the site.
—Caroline Roux, Architectural Digest, 5 June 2025
Yet, despite all of these physical and emotional challenges, damn did Colin come to play, delivering a heart wrenching, gritty, tour de force performance.
—Lauren Lefranc, IndieWire, 3 June 2025
Either way, by channeling his inner vermin, Fiennes gives a tour de force performance in under 20 minutes.
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—Shannon Carlin, Time, 30 May 2025
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Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 14 June 2025
But the real tour de force is how Arbel has used the site.
—Caroline Roux, Architectural Digest, 5 June 2025
Yet, despite all of these physical and emotional challenges, damn did Colin come to play, delivering a heart wrenching, gritty, tour de force performance.
—Lauren Lefranc, IndieWire, 3 June 2025
Either way, by channeling his inner vermin, Fiennes gives a tour de force performance in under 20 minutes.
8.
—Shannon Carlin, Time, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tour de force
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The party managed this feat by linking economic and moral arguments, establishing a broad coalition against slavery.—
Joseph Thorndike,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Miguel Vargas and Mike Tauchman helped the 2025 Sox accomplish that feat yesterday.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 July 2025
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Zhong said protesters are upset because the Word of God exposes that their deeds are evil.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
13 July 2025
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This fits a historical pattern: Israeli words and deeds have played a role in the long cycle of escalation and counter-escalation with Iran.—
Gershom Gorenberg,
The Atlantic,
11 July 2025
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It’s built around five key focus areas: inspire change, shape future leaders, engage every level, motivate change, and recognize achievement.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Speaking on the topic before playing this week in the Women's Scottish Open at Dundonald Links, Lee expressed her disagreement with the Tour regarding completing the ultimate achievement in professional golf.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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There will be German food and drinks; a Dachshund Derby and costume contest; live music; dance performances; games; a Culture Village; and more.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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Afterward, see a star dedication and live performances by Mr. Southern Soul Bigg Robb & Friends, Regina Belle and Dottie Peoples.—
Caroline Ritzie,
The Enquirer,
24 July 2025
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After winning that election, new President Lee Jae Myung, a former Democratic Party leader, approved legislation to launch independent investigations to uncover fuller details of Yoon's martial law stunt and delve into other criminal accusations involving his wife and administration.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 July 2025
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Then an undercover camera stunt by right-wing provocateur James O'Keefe cemented her fate.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
18 July 2025
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“Tour de force.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tour%20de%20force. Accessed 27 Jul. 2025.
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