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
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Expressing confidence in their ability to achieve similar feats (or even better ones) in the future will motivate them to keep reaching for the stars.—
Wayne Parker,
Parents,
8 Mar. 2026
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But his newest project, Netflix’s War Machine from filmmaker Patrick Hughes, demanded new feats of physicality that nearly broke him.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Mar. 2026
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There are no deeds listed yet for a new purchase under their name.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
3 Mar. 2026
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Companies are already using blockchain to close real estate transactions around the clock, record deeds digitally to prevent fraud, and slash closing times from weeks to days.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Mar. 2026
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The 98th Academy Awards will feature 24 competitive categories spanning acting, directing, best picture, and technical achievements, including the best casting category.—
Charlie Vargas,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 2026
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In an interview with ABC News in February, Moura recognized the nomination and said his goal is to be a trailblazer for recognition of South American film achievements.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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More than 60 women say they were raped by the brothers; 11 testified, with prosecutors presenting texts boasting of exploits.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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For the past five years, Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac have owned Wrexham AFC, the Welsh football club, with their exploits chronicled in the FX series Welcome to Wrexham.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Tours de force.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tours%20de%20force. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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