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 There was a lot of play-action off that, and the intermediate throws were Kap’s forte. — Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for forte
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  1. specialty
  2. speciality
Noun
  • Guests can customize their pie with toppings of their choice or opt for a specialty pizza, like the Highway Special (a supreme) or a Cowtown Lovers (which comes with four meats).
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The hotel can arrange tours with excellent local guides on the subject of art, history, music, restaurants, or the supernatural, one of our city’s specialties.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of specialty
Noun
  • While traditional family recipes and regional specialities are at the heart of the competition, contestants are pushed outside their comfort zones through challenges inspired by fine dining, street food and international cuisines.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of speciality

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“Forte.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forte. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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