as in courage
strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger
an extraordinary display of prowess on the battlefield
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Recent Examples of prowess
Most people know Baseball Hall of Famer John Smoltz for his prowess on the mound, but the 59-year-old has also become quite the golfer.
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Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Sasha has shown some athletic prowess beyond surfing, too.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
The paint is deftly mottled but its handling lacks the prowess of her later work (see, for example, Being Beamed, 1984, a fantasia of extraterrestrial teleportation in which the watercolor is sumptuous but perfectly controlled).
—Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026
But some analysts say Nvidia’s prowess in AI could bring a different level of enthusiasm and credibility.
—Katie Tarasov,kif Leswing, CNBC, 2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for prowess
Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Sasha has shown some athletic prowess beyond surfing, too.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
The paint is deftly mottled but its handling lacks the prowess of her later work (see, for example, Being Beamed, 1984, a fantasia of extraterrestrial teleportation in which the watercolor is sumptuous but perfectly controlled).
—Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026
But some analysts say Nvidia’s prowess in AI could bring a different level of enthusiasm and credibility.
—Katie Tarasov,kif Leswing, CNBC, 2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for prowess
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prowess
Noun
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As the moon joins forces with Neptune, inspiration returns in flashes, but its sextile to Uranus supports fresh ideas, emotional breakthroughs and the courage to try something new.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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Strategic courage under uncertainty.—
Carolyn Dewar,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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On an island where heroism is embedded in everyday acts of hauling vines up terraces, rebuilding after raids, quietly helping strangers in the night, the label itself feels unnecessary.—
Valentina Di Donato,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Cited for heroism Three Zion police officers were recently cited for heroism as they were honored as Illinois Law Enforcement Medal of Honor winners.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
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City leaders commended the bravery of the emergency personnel who performed the search during large surf, powerful currents and limited underwater visibility.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Andrew Johns, one of rugby league's greatest players, said the bravery Evans had shown would be encouraging for other people.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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During the reception, Princess Kate shared an emotional moment with Tony Gledhill, a former Metropolitan Police officer who received the George Cross for gallantry in 1966.—
Helen Murphy,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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In 2020, Magawa received the PDSA Dickin medal for gallantry, which recognizes heroism in animals.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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That mix of stubbornness and courageousness is what endeared Snider to fans and peers alike.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
15 Nov. 2025
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“Prowess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prowess. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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