forte

noun

Definition of fortenext
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 That community lived out in the woods and was partaking in lots of dancing and merriment — not exactly Maggie’s forte. — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Aug. 2026 Though singing was not her forte, Barbaro does have a background in dance and graduated from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts in 2010. — Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026 Epson Deals WorkForce Pro WF-3820 All-in-One Speed is this all-in-one printer's forte. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 22 July 2026 Brute force has never been their forte, but these songs and the record’s thwomping title track boast some of the most floor-splitting grooves in their whole repertoire. — Eli Enis, Pitchfork, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for forte
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  1. specialty
  2. speciality
Noun
  • There are eight specialty dining options that require reservations, six regular restaurants, and room service (available 24 hours a day).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • During Glenn’s 15-year playing career as a defensive back, interceptions were a specialty.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of specialty
Noun
  • In Dallas, Lafayette 148 is available at Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, as well as other speciality stores, and those relationships will continue, Herink said.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • There are four specialized bars on the festival grounds that included speciality drinks and themes such as a sports bar and a chill cantina.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of speciality

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“Forte.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forte. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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