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
Although the prospect of sim racing might sound like a video game to many, the Dutchman's indoor racing sessions reportedly contribute to his racing prowess on an actual racetrack.
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Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Since then, China has invested heavily in research and development and pursued a range of industrial policies aimed at upgrading their technological and production prowess and reducing their dependence on foreign competitors.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 30 Sep. 2025
The Met has thrown its weight, glamour, and technical prowess behind the work.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2025
As a performer, McRae is most often compared to Britney Spears, due to her scene-stealing dance prowess and ultra-glossy Y2K aesthetic.
—Rachel Brodsky, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
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Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Since then, China has invested heavily in research and development and pursued a range of industrial policies aimed at upgrading their technological and production prowess and reducing their dependence on foreign competitors.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 30 Sep. 2025
The Met has thrown its weight, glamour, and technical prowess behind the work.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2025
As a performer, McRae is most often compared to Britney Spears, due to her scene-stealing dance prowess and ultra-glossy Y2K aesthetic.
—Rachel Brodsky, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prowess
Noun
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Right now, people want moral courage and clear calls to action.—
Sarah Stankorb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Even in antiquity, some thinkers embodied this courage.—
Shai Tubali,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Reyne also praised the heroism of first responders and those inside the church at the time of the incident.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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Americana, underdog heroism, and high-octane action to tell a big, fun, family story as bold as Bigfoot itself.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
23 Sep. 2025
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Shepp announced that Veal earned the rare Girl Scout Saving Award, an accolade reserved for monumental acts of bravery; Veal, along with her mother, helped save the life of a Sand City Beach fisherman who lost his footing and collapsed, pulling him ashore.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
30 Sep. 2025
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The mass shooting and fire could have been deadlier if not for the bravery of those who risked their lives to save others, Danic said.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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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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“Prowess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prowess. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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