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
The 993-generation 911 is seen by many fans as the peak balance between the car’s historic roots and modern prowess.
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Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
And not for nothing, but the country’s baseball prowess has long been overshadowed by the success of other Caribbean nations, like the Dominican Republic.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
Along with Houston’s energy industry and Austin’s tech sector, the report also cites Dallas’ financial prowess and an influx of talent and capital associated with the region’s numerous new corporate headquarters.
—Trevor Bach, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Nearly forty years ago, Bloodsport launched the career of Jean-Claude Van Damme and helped propel him as a bankable leading man known for his glistening muscles and martial arts prowess.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
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Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
And not for nothing, but the country’s baseball prowess has long been overshadowed by the success of other Caribbean nations, like the Dominican Republic.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
Along with Houston’s energy industry and Austin’s tech sector, the report also cites Dallas’ financial prowess and an influx of talent and capital associated with the region’s numerous new corporate headquarters.
—Trevor Bach, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Nearly forty years ago, Bloodsport launched the career of Jean-Claude Van Damme and helped propel him as a bankable leading man known for his glistening muscles and martial arts prowess.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prowess
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In fact, Donovan’s courage in confronting the stigma of mental health in professional sports likely made the journey easier for those who followed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan spoke about the women's courage to step forward.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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His first period piece, the film follows a Belgian soldier grappling with cowardice and heroism in the trenches of WWI.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Mar. 2026
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Luis Navarro, were later honored by city leaders for their heroism.—
Michael Ruiz , Greg Wehner , Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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Forced into bravery alone in space, there’s no time or space for self-doubt, only action.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
19 Mar. 2026
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To render into the world a thing with no material qualities is a trick that requires bravery and luck, and is akin to art, which in the making can be uncertain and uncomfortable but in other moments sublime.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 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 25 Mar. 2026.
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