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forte

[fawrt, fohrt, fawr-tey] / fɔrt, foʊrt, ˈfɔr teɪ /


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Affordability has always been St. Louis’s forte, local real-estate agents told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch Aug. 22, 2026

The book showcases Mr. Scott’s forte: conveying the human cost of war.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

Speed isn’t turtles’ forte and it’s not what keeps them safe; it’s their tough exterior.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 28, 2026

The odds are stacked against Musetti, who is into the last eight at Melbourne for the first time, with clay and grass his usual forte.

From Barron's Jan. 28, 2026

When a composer writes a forte into a part, followed by a piano, the intent is for the music to be loud, and then suddenly quiet.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones




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