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
Midway through the film, an I.E.D. explodes just outside the apartment building, and the sequence that follows, in which the survivors gradually regain consciousness, is a tour de force of sensory deprivation and temporal dislocation.
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Justin Chang, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2025
The role required a real tour de force given intense emotional — and, at times, physical — extremes.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2025
Ten people, all members of the Proud Boys or Oath Keepers, were convicted of sedition — the tour de force of the Justice Department’s wide-sweeping Jan. 6 prosecution.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 18 Jan. 2025
The first hybrid 911 promises to be a tour de force of efficiency and performance.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 26 Dec. 2024
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Justin Chang, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2025
The role required a real tour de force given intense emotional — and, at times, physical — extremes.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2025
Ten people, all members of the Proud Boys or Oath Keepers, were convicted of sedition — the tour de force of the Justice Department’s wide-sweeping Jan. 6 prosecution.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 18 Jan. 2025
The first hybrid 911 promises to be a tour de force of efficiency and performance.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tour de force
Noun
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In the early part of the 2024 season, Kwan flirted with a .400 average, a feat that hadn’t been accomplished since Ted Williams was still swinging the lumber in 1941.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Like all Viking vessels, its interiors are a feat of Nordic design, with comfortable yet understated cabins (in this case 84 outside staterooms, including nine suites) that uphold modern Scandinavian principles.—
Sam Cochran,
Architectural Digest,
29 Apr. 2025
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In word and deed, Kennedy has sown doubt about immunizations.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
14 Apr. 2025
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By the end of World War II, most properties in Altadena had racially restrictive deeds or covenants – a trend being repeated in white suburbs across the country.—
Calvin Schermerhorn,
The Conversation,
8 Apr. 2025
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At the top of the corporate ladder, the view is expansive—executives boast seven-figure salaries, high-stakes decision-making power, and recognition for their achievements.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Significance of the 100-Days Speech: What To Know Trump's appearance in Michigan marks the 100th day of his second White House term, a milestone traditionally used by presidents to highlight early achievements and set the tone for the remainder of their administration.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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During the kickoff performance, fans had the chance to participate in different trivia games.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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She is set for numerous other festival performances, including Primavera Sound Porto and Lido Festival.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
30 Apr. 2025
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Everyone wants that thing that no one has seen before — that bigger stunt, or to dig that little deeper.—
Caroline Frost,
Deadline,
26 Apr. 2025
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Holland was attempting a routine landing when the tragedy occurred, and was not performing any stunts, Boggs said.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Tour de force.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tour%20de%20force. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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