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
Catholic Memorial coach John DiBiaso is strongly confident in his squad’s defensive prowess, with another Boston College commit in Mac Fitzgerald controlling things across the line at multiple spots, and a few more rising stars coming back to the fold.
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Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 1 Sep. 2025
Her aerial prowess, ability to mark strikers and timing in challenges are second to none, foundations learned during her time in the JFA Academy Fukushima between 12 and 18 years old.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2025
His offensive prowess is unparalleled.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Moreover, technological prowess and know-how would harmoniously align with other advancements, innovations, and behavioral shifts after the 50,000-year mark.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2025
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Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 1 Sep. 2025
Her aerial prowess, ability to mark strikers and timing in challenges are second to none, foundations learned during her time in the JFA Academy Fukushima between 12 and 18 years old.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2025
His offensive prowess is unparalleled.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Moreover, technological prowess and know-how would harmoniously align with other advancements, innovations, and behavioral shifts after the 50,000-year mark.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prowess
Noun
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Indeed, as the dog plucked up the courage to jump into the water, the man on the boat appeared to steer off and left the dog alone.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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Despite this, some victims showed immense courage.—
Felipe Schrieberg,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Even murder can be recast as heroism.—
Jonathan Alpert,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Last year, Marino recalled the story of her father’s heroism to the New York Post.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Despite Weston’s bravery in the face of deadly violence, Halsne told NBC that his son is now afraid to be alone.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
1 Sep. 2025
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During a Thursday news conference, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara recounted the bravery of the first officers on scene.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
29 Aug. 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 9 Sep. 2025.
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