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piece de resistance

[pyes duh rey-zee-stahns, pee-es duh ri-zee-stahns] / pyɛs də reɪ ziˈstɑ̃s, piˈɛs də rɪ ziˈstɑns /
NOUN
outstanding accomplishment
Synonyms
WEAK
achievement centerpiece chef d'oeuvre chef-d'oeuvre culinary masterpiece dish fit for a king dish of the day feat feature great performance highlight jewel magnum opus main attraction main dish master work masterpiece masterwork outstanding accomplishment plat du jour prize showpiece specialty tour de force
pièce de résistance
NOUN
outstanding accomplishment
Synonyms
WEAK
accomplishment achievement centerpiece chef-d'oeuvre creation culinary masterpiece dish fit for a king dish of the day feat feature great performance highlight jewel magnum opus main attraction main dish masterpiece masterwork outstanding accomplishment plat du jour prize showpiece specialty tour de force

Example Sentences

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But the pièce de résistance of her spooky spread?

From Salon • Oct. 27, 2025

However, the pièce de résistance of the lounge is an outdoor patio at the very back of the space.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2024

If you want to buy a Birkin bag, the pièce de résistance from the French luxury retailer Hermès, you should know that you probably can’t.

From New York Times • Mar. 21, 2024

Then came the Belmont, his pièce de résistance.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 10, 2023

In the Commons the trouble on the Clyde was the pièce de résistance.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, April 5, 1916 by Seaman, Owen, Sir