tour de force
Breathtaking display of skill
A tour de force is an impressive demonstration of skill or mastery—a feat that showcases exceptional ability: The final movement was a tour de force of technical virtuosity.
From French, literally "feat of strength." The term applies across domains: a tour de force of acting, engineering, or argumentation.
It implies something demanding that was executed brilliantly.
Supreme artistic achievement
- magnum opusCreator's supreme achievement
- opusNumbered artistic creation
- classicOf lasting excellence
- landmarkNotable point of reference
showpiece · crown jewel · pièce de résistance · triumph · monument · treasure · benchmark · milestone
Exceptional technical skill
- artistryExceptional creative skill
- craftsmanshipSkill in making objects
- finesseSubtle, deft handling
- expertiseSkill from extensive practice
prowess · mastery · brilliance · genius · dexterity · proficiency · precision · flair
Remarkable act of skill
- accomplishmentSuccessful completion of aim
- triumphResounding, celebrated victory
- coupAbrupt seizure of power
- masterstrokeSupremely skillful action
breakthrough · wonder · marvel · miracle · spectacle · phenomenon · prodigy · attainment
Strongly desiring achievement
- challengingHard to accomplish
- demandingRequiring great effort
- complexHaving many interconnected parts
- intricateElaborately detailed, many parts
rigorous · exacting · formidable · daunting · elaborate · monumental · exhaustive · painstaking
masterpiece
Supreme artistic achievement
- magnum opusCreator's supreme achievement
- opusNumbered artistic creation
- classicOf lasting excellence
landmark · showpiece · crown jewel · pièce de résistance · triumph · monument · treasure · benchmark · milestone · icon
virtuosity
Exceptional technical skill
- artistryExceptional creative skill
- craftsmanshipSkill in making objects
- finesseSubtle, deft handling
expertise · prowess · mastery · brilliance · genius · dexterity · proficiency · precision · flair · technique
feat
Remarkable act of skill
- accomplishmentSuccessful completion of aim
- triumphResounding, celebrated victory
- coupAbrupt seizure of power
masterstroke · breakthrough · wonder · marvel · miracle · spectacle · phenomenon · prodigy · attainment · exploit
ambitious
Strongly desiring achievement
- challengingHard to accomplish
- demandingRequiring great effort
- complexHaving many interconnected parts
intricate · rigorous · exacting · formidable · daunting · elaborate · monumental · exhaustive · painstaking · meticulous
- French Loanwordsa la carte, ballet, a la mode, au revoir, bon appetit
- achievementsaccomplishment, achievement, accomplishments, achievements, triumph
- excellenceexcellence, greatness, superior, perfection, premium
- featsfeat, stunt, exploit, daring feat, deed
- Nailed Itnailed it, crushed it, aced it, slam dunk, hole in one
- showpiecescenterpiece, focal point, statement piece, signature piece, crown jewel
tour de forcegoing through the motions
Performing without genuine effort
paint-by-numbers · by-the-numbers · bare minimum · coasting · path of least resistance
tour de forcehack job
Shoddy, rushed work
botch · bungling · fumble · amateur hour · going through the motions
force, tour, forced, reinforce, enforced, forcing, reinforced, unforced, forcible