forte

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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

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

The vice president’s forte is the big set piece — a major speech, a congressional hearing — where the climate is controlled.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 23, 2024

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

From BBC • May 28, 2024

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