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
The role is a true tour de force for Scott, who has to play two different men, inhabiting the same mind.
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Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 3 Jan. 2025
And Tesori supplies her with a relentless tour de force.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2024
Back in 2017, their press tour for Spider-Man: Homecoming was a flirtatious tour de force: Zendaya always doubled over in laughter, Tom comforting an anxious Zendaya with a gentle hand on her knee, both of them constantly pulling the same silly face or one-liner out at the same exact time.
—Ivana Rihter, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
But what a joy to see this singular comedic talent become the toast of Broadway, thanks to their tour de force as a boozy, stagestruck Mary Todd Lincoln.
—Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 3 Jan. 2025
And Tesori supplies her with a relentless tour de force.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2024
Back in 2017, their press tour for Spider-Man: Homecoming was a flirtatious tour de force: Zendaya always doubled over in laughter, Tom comforting an anxious Zendaya with a gentle hand on her knee, both of them constantly pulling the same silly face or one-liner out at the same exact time.
—Ivana Rihter, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
But what a joy to see this singular comedic talent become the toast of Broadway, thanks to their tour de force as a boozy, stagestruck Mary Todd Lincoln.
—Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tour de force
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Capturing back-to-back 500s was a rare feat previously accomplished by just three drivers, seven-time winner Richard Petty, four-time winner Cale Yarborough and Sterling Marlin.—
Edgar Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2025
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China is targeting landing a pair of astronauts on the moon before 2030 and is already making progress on the various pieces of hardware needed to emulate a feat so far only achieved by the United States, such as the crew spacecraft, lander and a new launch vehicle.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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In September 2023, Noble filed a deed from himself to himself, claiming to be the rightful owner of the property since 2010, Farrell said.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2025
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Bove then turned to the DOJ’s Public Integrity Section to carry out the deed, but the No. 1 and 2 career officials there also responded by quitting, according to CNN.—
Ashley Oliver,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
15 Feb. 2025
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In just three weeks the largest celebration of filmmaking achievements will be held, the Oscars.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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The band followed the Rumble with another unlikely achievement, winning 2024 Country Artist of the Year at the Boston Music Awards.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2025
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Romeo + Juliet played its final performance at Circle in the Square on Sunday, February 16.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2025
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The annual BAFTAs are back, and this year’s awards—held at Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall—honor the best performances in British film and television arts.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
17 Feb. 2025
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Companies like Weta, stunt coordinators and fight coordinators.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2025
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Described as a high-flying urban circus, the act presents BMX stunts, freestyle basketball, drumming, breakdancing, gymnastics, and other stunts.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Tour de force.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tour%20de%20force. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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