as in feats
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 tours de force
Extraordinary subjects call for extraordinary styles, which is why this year’s best films offer the special thrills of aesthetic tours de force pulled off with flair.
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Justin Chang, New Yorker, 5 Dec. 2025
Justin Chang, New Yorker, 5 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tours de force
Noun
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The culinary feats are just part of the overall experience, though.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Centurions have nabbed the Foothill League title and a playoff win, feats that eluded the program for over five years.—
Justin Vigil Zuniga,
Daily News,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Time elevates those people and their deeds to the heights of deities, and American gods must be faultless.—
Adam Harris,
The Atlantic,
19 Feb. 2026
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During this time, the faithful devote themselves to prayer, charitable deeds, fasting and other forms of self-discipline.—
Christina Fan,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Created in 2016, the annual American Black Film Festival Honors is a gala event that pays tribute to the outstanding achievements in film and television from Black artists and creatives.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
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The council will also hear a presentation about achievements at Kansas State University’s Olathe campus.—
Kendrick Calfee
Updated February 17,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
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More on what’s happening with Heathcliff and Cathy’s exploits around the world here.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
15 Feb. 2026
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Youngblood impressed him with tales of his exploits and connections after meeting him through his father.—
Matthew Bremner,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Tours de force.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tours%20de%20force. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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