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
Scrub The Sink Shampoo’s grease-tackling prowess isn’t limited to kitchen grease stains.
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Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
Will Manu’s physical prowess work for or against her in this magical world?
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026
The veterans have no-movement or no-trade clauses, and their offensive prowess away from McDavid-Draisaitl is well below NHL average.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2026
It was opened as a hotel in September 2025, and while the classified documents have been removed, a vestige of America’s prowess remains in the form of a golden eagle sculpture crafted from aluminum from B-52 fighter jets.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
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Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
Will Manu’s physical prowess work for or against her in this magical world?
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026
The veterans have no-movement or no-trade clauses, and their offensive prowess away from McDavid-Draisaitl is well below NHL average.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2026
It was opened as a hotel in September 2025, and while the classified documents have been removed, a vestige of America’s prowess remains in the form of a golden eagle sculpture crafted from aluminum from B-52 fighter jets.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prowess
Noun
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It is composed of images revealing impactful events which, in themselves, are rigid blocks of courage for those who film and those who are filmed.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2026
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From his transformative organizing and tireless advocacy in Chicago to his leadership on the national stage, his courage and conviction inspired millions and strengthened the civil rights movement across this nation.—
Elyssa Kaufman,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The heroism of American fighters in the fierce battles of World War II is legendary.—
Lesley Stahl,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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And so, as the city draws together to remember the victims of the Pratt tragedy and the heroism of the cops who responded to it, the APD once more is under the glare of a negative spotlight.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Without your bravery and persistence, this new day would not have dawned.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Perhaps this was a mid-life crisis masquerading as bravery.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
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There’s a quixotic gallantry to appealing to a saner conservative and looking ahead to a post-Trump American politics.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
14 Aug. 2025
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Queen Elizabeth later awarded Beaton the George's Cross, Britain’s highest civilian award for gallantry, for his role in saving her daughter’s life, and bestowed honors on Callender, as well as the other policemen and onlookers who intervened.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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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 20 Feb. 2026.
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