pièce de résistance
noun
pièce de ré·sis·tance
pē-ˌes-də-rə-ˌzē-ˈstän(t)s 
-rā-,
-ˈstäⁿs
plural pièces de résistance
pē-ˌes-də-rə-ˌzē-ˈstän(t)s
-rā-,
-ˈstäⁿs
1
: the chief dish of a meal
2
: an outstanding item or event : showpiece
Examples of pièce de résistance in a Sentence
The pièce de résistance of the whole concert was when the two bands came onstage to perform together.
The waiter suggested we try the restaurant's pièce de résistance: the chocolate soufflé.
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The piece de resistance is heavy cream, which adds a velvety texture to the simple wine sauce, making for a company-pleasing dish every time.
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Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2025
However, the piece de resistance of this anniversary model is found under the hood.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 19 July 2024
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Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2025
However, the piece de resistance of this anniversary model is found under the hood.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 19 July 2024
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“Pièce de résistance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pi%C3%A8ce%20de%20r%C3%A9sistance. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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pièce de résistance
noun
pièce de ré·sis·tance
pē-ˌes-də-rə-ˌzē-ˈstän(t)s
plural pièces de résistance
same
1
: the main dish of a meal
2
: an outstanding item or event : showpiece
Etymology
French, literally, "piece of resistance"
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