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 San Marcos Festival dates back to the 16th century and includes a traditional running of the bulls through the town's streets along with feats and music, per the local authorities.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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But the scenic byway is also a journey through one of the most ambitious feats of early American road design.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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Using financial records such as bank statements, vehicle titles, and real estate deeds, create a spreadsheet and record the fair market value of each item.—
Nancy Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
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What follows is a zigzag through Parisian streets as Amélie seeks out the wonder of an old metal box that reveals itself behind her apartment wall, with the initial help of her reclusive neighbour, Raymond Dufayel and a newfound commitment to performing good deeds.—
Connor Sturges,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Apr. 2026
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In it, the king is expected to discuss the United Kingdom’s relationship with the United States over the last 250 years and how the two nations have worked together to achievements in science, economics, innovation, international security and other fields.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The award, named in honor of the legendary actor, recognizes groundbreaking achievements in storytelling.—
William Earl,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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More than 250 security leaders helped shape the briefing, which argues the challenge is no longer just finding flaws, but deciding which ones actually pose real risk – and fixing them before they can be turned into working exploits.—
Stefanie Schappert,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Of the three exploits, two remain unpatched by Microsoft.—
Alan Henry,
PC Magazine,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Tours de force.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tours%20de%20force. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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