pièce de résistance
the principal dish of a meal.
the most noteworthy or prized feature, aspect, event, article, etc., of a series or group; special item or attraction.
Origin of pièce de résistance
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How to use pièce de résistance in a sentence
His series against the Phoenix Suns stands out as the pièce de résistance of his career.
Giannis Antetokounmpo Has Gone Where Few Players Have Before | Louis Zatzman | July 22, 2021 | FiveThirtyEightThe pièce de résistance of the series, thus far, has been a small outtake at the end of Episode 3.
Elena Delle Donne’s back pain made her question her career, but she’s now eager to return | Kareem Copeland | May 14, 2021 | Washington PostBut this particular night was to be the piece de resistance.
We brought out a boiled ham, that was generally our piece de resistance, and made a royal meal.
Overland through Asia; Pictures of Siberian, Chinese, and Tartar Life | Thomas Wallace KnoxThat means you'll please get the wood while I clean the 'piece de resistance' of our dinner.
Boy Scouts in Southern Waters | G. Harvey Ralphson
Fresh mackerel with a package of Saratoga chips was the piece de resistance, but the table did not lack for comforts.
Boy Scouts in Southern Waters | G. Harvey RalphsonIt appeared to be the 'piece de resistance' in the minds of the children.
Glengarry Schooldays | Ralph ConnorEach family is an authority in itself as to the choice of the piece de resistance.
Mrs. Wilson's Cook Book | Mary A. Wilson
British Dictionary definitions for pièce de résistance
/ French (pjɛs də rezistɑ̃s) /
the principal or most outstanding item in a series or creative artist's work
the main dish of a meal
Origin of pièce de résistance
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