as in specialty
something for which a person shows a special talent
doing funny impressions of people has always been my forte
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Recent Examples of forte
Joly’s forte is catching the football.
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
Aside from 2019 gift horse Nick Bosa, drafting and developing defensive ends is not the 49ers’ forte, from Beal to Drake Jackson (2022 second round) to Pita Taumoepenu (2017 sixth round).
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
Finances have never been my forte.
—Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Meis doesn’t confront works of art directly; at least that isn’t his forte.
—Jed Perl, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
Aside from 2019 gift horse Nick Bosa, drafting and developing defensive ends is not the 49ers’ forte, from Beal to Drake Jackson (2022 second round) to Pita Taumoepenu (2017 sixth round).
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
Finances have never been my forte.
—Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Meis doesn’t confront works of art directly; at least that isn’t his forte.
—Jed Perl, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for forte
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forte
Noun
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This role gives him the opportunity to explore different departments before eventually committing to a specialty.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Staff here are always at the ready during the day to prepare specialty coffees for those who choose to make the lounge an impromptu office.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Eateries and chefs will be releasing speciality dishes and prix-fixe meals.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Star dishes include Nobu’s own specialities and those inspired by Barcelona’s coast.—
Eddi Fiegel,
Robb Report,
7 May 2026
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“Forte.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forte. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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