piece de resistance

piece de re·sist·ance

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Definitions of piece de resistance words

noun plural piece de resistance the principal dish of a meal. 1
noun plural piece de resistance the most noteworthy or prized feature, aspect, event, article, etc., of a series or group; special item or attraction. 1
noun piece de resistance highlight or finest part 1
singular noun piece de resistance The pièce de résistance of a collection or series of things is the most impressive thing in it. 0
noun piece de resistance the principal or most outstanding item in a series or creative artist's work 0
noun piece de resistance the main dish of a meal 0

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 1% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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collectible — that can be collected
collectibles — capable of being collected.
collector's item — A collector's item is an object which is highly valued by collectors because it is rare or beautiful.
creation — In many religions, creation is the making of the universe, Earth, and creatures by God.
magnum opus — a great work, especially the chief work of a writer or artist: Proust's magnum opus is Remembrance of Things Past.

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