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piece de resistance
/pˈiːs dɚ ɹɪsˈɪstəns/
/pˈiːs də ɹɪsˈɪstəns/
pièce de résistancePiece de resistance
01
the most important or impressive part of a series, event, or work
Examples
His novel ’s pièce de résistance was the final chapter, which completely changed the narrative.
The grand finale was the pièce de résistance of the entire event, drawing gasps from the audience.
02
a part of a meal that is considered as the main dish
Examples
For the wedding feast, the pièce de résistance was a grand seafood platter that impressed all the guests.
The pièce de résistance of the dinner was a perfectly roasted lamb served with a rich gravy.
