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forte

[fawrt, fohrt, fawr-tey] / fɔrt, foʊrt, ˈfɔr teɪ /
NOUN
person's strong point
Synonyms
STRONG
ability aptitude competence faculty gift medium oyster speciality strength talent thing
WEAK
ableness eminency long suit métier strong suit
Antonyms
STRONG
impotence inability inadequacy incapacity incompetence ineffectiveness ineptness lack weakness

Example Sentences

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Beating Fritz propelled Musetti, 23, into the last eight at Melbourne for the first time, with clay and grass his usual forte.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

Mainoo's forte is finding space and threatening the opposition goal.

From BBC • Aug. 7, 2025

Lastly, if cooking isn’t your forte or you’re unable to volunteer directly, consider making a financial donation to Lasagna Love.

From Salon • Jul. 30, 2024

Although North American porcupines still like climbing, it's not their forte.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2024

"Healing's not my forte, but I'll slow the illness as much as I can."

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda