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
Snook gives a tour de force performance, juggling 26 characters differentiated by admirable physical and vocal transformations.
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Shania Russell, EW.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Critic’s Pick Playing all the characters in an update of Chekhov, the Irish actor turns what could be merely a stunt into a tour de force.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2025
But the heart of the book is her tour de force march through 21st-century German and European politics and history.
—The Know, The Denver Post, 2 Mar. 2025
Constantine isn’t a total tour de force, but that’s also a big part of the joy of the movie and what leaves me unmoved by all the talk of a sequel.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
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Shania Russell, EW.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Critic’s Pick Playing all the characters in an update of Chekhov, the Irish actor turns what could be merely a stunt into a tour de force.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2025
But the heart of the book is her tour de force march through 21st-century German and European politics and history.
—The Know, The Denver Post, 2 Mar. 2025
Constantine isn’t a total tour de force, but that’s also a big part of the joy of the movie and what leaves me unmoved by all the talk of a sequel.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tour de force
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In 2023, his second full season in the major leagues, Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider accomplished an increasingly rare feat.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Despite the excitement, the project was no small feat.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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The relative whose name was on the house’s deed wanted to sell the home.—
Jonah Markowitz,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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These organizations, which had lofty names such as the Great Northwest Improvement Association and West Altadena Improvement Association, urged homeowners to write language into their deeds that would bar Black, Latino or Asian tenants from buying or renting there.—
Calvin Schermerhorn,
The Conversation,
8 Apr. 2025
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The missive from the White House has drawn criticism from former service members who argue that scrubbing such achievements distorts military history.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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This vision is not just a possibility but a necessity, unlocking myriad benefits that ripple across personal growth, social interactions, and academic achievements.—
Rachelle Rutherford,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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But neither fazed rookie starter Hunter Dobbins, who turned in his second straight fine performance.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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Gorgeously shot by cinematographers Christopher Doyle and Mark Lee Ping-bin, In the Mood for Love also features career-defining performances by Tony Leung Chiu-wai and Maggie Cheung Man-yuk.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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The circus shared a video of the '80s performance side-by-side with footage of Batton performing the stunt in 2022 at the Forum Theatre, also in Melbourne.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Marvel released a behind-the-scenes video recently highlighting the stunt that almost didn't happen.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 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 Apr. 2025.
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