forte

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Beating Fritz propelled Musetti, 23, into the last eight at Melbourne for the first time, with clay and grass his usual forte.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

Though Hanawalt says backgrounds are not her forte, she had a vision of what she saw for the world and started drawing houses and buildings that resembled those they grew up in.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 22, 2025

Speed and convenience are the coffeehouse’s forte, which is underscored by its “grab-and-go” model and lack of indoor seating.

From Salon • Jul. 27, 2025

Studying opponents in the hunt for weaknesses has proved to be Davide's forte.

From BBC • May 28, 2024

Bertie is a whiz at checkers, but backgammon is not his forte.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner