feat
1 Americannoun
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a noteworthy or extraordinary act or achievement, usually displaying boldness, skill, etc..
Arranging the treaty was a diplomatic feat.
- Synonyms:
- accomplishment
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Obsolete. a specialized skill; profession.
noun
Related Words
See achievement.
Etymology
Origin of feat1
First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English fet, fait, from Anglo-French, Old French, from Latin factum, noun use of neuter past participle of facere “to do, make”; fact
Origin of feat2
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, from Middle French fait “made (to fit),” from Latin factus “done, made,” past participle of facere “to do, make”
Example Sentences
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The stage doubles as a pool, and some of the performers — particularly the divers — are Olympic medalists, utilizing their skills to pull off stunning feats throughout the production.
From Salon
For those fascinated by samurai military feats, armor and weapons abound, especially in the first section, where superb examples trace various adaptations to changing modes of warfare and armor’s use as a diplomatic gift.
Brook and McCullum have also kept spirits high on this trip, an impressive feat given what had come before.
From BBC
Last year for the first time, a dog from Italy won best in show, perhaps encouraging European entrants to try to repeat the feat at the 2026 edition.
From Barron's
Though the L.A. comedy scene tends to exist in the shadow of Hollywood, this feat managed by two of its biggest names puts a historic spotlight on stand-up.
From Los Angeles Times
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