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

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But this was O'Neill's piece de resistance - his moment, his day.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

You'll be able to master the piece de resistance of the Thanksgiving tablescape before you know it.

From Salon • Nov. 25, 2024

Ermotti may need to persuade Switzerland's authorities that UBS should keep "the piece de resistance," Credit Suisse's domestic bank, said Porta's Wittmann.

From Reuters • Mar. 29, 2023

She returns for the piece de resistance — the pas de deux of the Sugarplum Fairy and her Cavalier, with its dramatic soaring lifts and fish dives.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 5, 2022

Preparations usually began the night before with a raid on a hen roost, for "biled chickun" formed the piece de resistance of the dinner.

From Main-Travelled Roads by Garland, Hamlin

piece de resistance

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