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forte

[fawrt, fohrt, fawr-tey] / fɔrt, foʊrt, ˈfɔr teɪ /


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Her forte is set-piece events, like debates and big speeches.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 25, 2026

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

Speed and convenience are the coffeehouse’s forte, which is underscored by its “grab-and-go” model and lack of indoor seating.

From Salon Jul. 27, 2025

Sounds like talking-shouting-clapping on top of forte trumpets-flutes-trombones on top of screeching subways-sneakers-chairs.

From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari




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