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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Who knows what inventions, ideas or technological feats will be imagined in gyms or on surfboards as these three Southern California teenagers unleash their brain power and love for having fun on the East Coast.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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This week, on charts dated March 28, Harry Styles, John Summit and Rohaan, and Milky and Mall Grab achieve new feats.—
Xander Zellner,
Billboard,
24 Mar. 2026
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Photographs dating back centuries line the walls, alongside original documents and deeds from earlier locations.—
Wakisha Bailey,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Talk about not doing good deeds for the sake of the spotlight.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
18 Mar. 2026
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Sheffield will outline her achievements thus far in her first few months in office, as well as lay out her vision for the rest of her term, with an aim to inspire Detroiters to have hope for a brighter future, her office said.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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One of Gray’s biggest career achievements was competing in the under-16 National Junior Olympics at Texas A&M in 2024.—
Zoe Bahjat,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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Apple is increasing its warnings about a series of exploits affecting iPhone and iPad users running outdated software.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Panthers’ free-agent exploits have given them considerable flexibility in April’s draft.—
Mike Kaye
March 23,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Tours de force.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tours%20de%20force. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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