1
as in deeds
an act of notable skill, strength, or cleverness
Washington's legendary feat of tossing a silver dollar across the Rappahannock River
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as in things
something done by someone
famously rich, the oil magnate is today remembered less for his feats than for his finances
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Recent Examples of feats
But at the brand’s newest Manhattan location, just east on 57th Street, there are more feats to behold.
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Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 24 Jan. 2025
Those feats, economists say, are even more impressive considering the nation was deep in the throes of a deadly, economy-scarring pandemic when Biden took office.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN, 19 Jan. 2025
That parallel success opposite his rodeo feats stems from the Yates’ family business, Hitch Rack Performance Horses, which is operated out of their Pueblo property.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 19 Jan. 2025
To appreciate Allen and Jackson meeting on the field with their seasons at stake, let’s consider their feats in a 10-question quiz.
—Oskar Garcia, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
Characters are built by choosing Ways, which function like skills, feats and class talents that modify dice rolls.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Lady Jessica, Dune Lynch may have all but disowned Dune after battling with studio executives over the film’s final cut, but the sci-fi epic still serves as one of his most dazzling feats of costuming, thanks to the ingenious work of designer Bob Ringwood.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 17 Jan. 2025
SpaceX is developing Starship, the biggest and most powerful rocket ever built, to help humanity settle the moon and Mars, among other feats.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 16 Jan. 2025
The monument is composed of rocks transported from far and wide—impressive feats of shipping for its Neolithic builders.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 24 Jan. 2025
Those feats, economists say, are even more impressive considering the nation was deep in the throes of a deadly, economy-scarring pandemic when Biden took office.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN, 19 Jan. 2025
That parallel success opposite his rodeo feats stems from the Yates’ family business, Hitch Rack Performance Horses, which is operated out of their Pueblo property.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 19 Jan. 2025
To appreciate Allen and Jackson meeting on the field with their seasons at stake, let’s consider their feats in a 10-question quiz.
—Oskar Garcia, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
Characters are built by choosing Ways, which function like skills, feats and class talents that modify dice rolls.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Lady Jessica, Dune Lynch may have all but disowned Dune after battling with studio executives over the film’s final cut, but the sci-fi epic still serves as one of his most dazzling feats of costuming, thanks to the ingenious work of designer Bob Ringwood.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 17 Jan. 2025
SpaceX is developing Starship, the biggest and most powerful rocket ever built, to help humanity settle the moon and Mars, among other feats.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 16 Jan. 2025
The monument is composed of rocks transported from far and wide—impressive feats of shipping for its Neolithic builders.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feats
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As with all things Jets-related, expect a circus.—
Theo Gremminger,
The Athletic,
28 Dec. 2024
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But subtle little things — developments unlikely to make headlines – can also be big winners.—
Dewayne Bevil,
Orlando Sentinel,
28 Dec. 2024
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Tesla shares have dropped 37 percent so far in 2025 as Musk has faced criticism and protests for some of his political remarks and actions.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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These seemingly small actions can lead to dry grass ignition, potentially sparking a wildfire.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2025
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Talley highlighted the district’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and its efforts to support mental health as key achievements during his tenure in Wednesday’s message.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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These are magnificent achievements that propel Hellebuyck beyond back-to-back Vezina Trophy consideration and into Hart territory while proving that Connor and Scheifele can score while playing better defence than earlier in their careers.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Use the holiday season to evaluate the past year’s accomplishments, challenges, and lessons.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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During his time on the campaign trail, Biden struggled to reconcile this issue and tell a story of his climate accomplishments in a high profile, coherent nature while, as Sunrise noted.—
Alex J. Rouhandeh,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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Through memorable performances, recordings and tours, Haitink and principal guest conductor Pierre Boulez also asserted the orchestra’s identity as world-class Mahlerians.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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But if this year’s festival was something of an unofficial trial on the question of whether booking big-name rock acts is still a viable path for the festival, Saturday’s early performances certainly delivered (The Misfits set was still to come as of this writing).—
Paul Albani-Burgio,
USA Today,
13 Apr. 2025
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