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
In addition to displaying its signature tailoring and new iterations of outerwear staples cut from mannish fabrics or hand-embroidered with floral motifs, the brand spotlighted its technical prowess in a series of unfussy dresses targeting women on the move.
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
His profile earned comparisons to former wide receiver Calvin Johnson, a Hall of Famer nicknamed Megaton due to his physical prowess.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2026
That technical prowess has turned players into unlikely campus celebrities.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2026
While many assume the low-tech ethos (and baking prowess) to have Amish roots, the Knaus family, who founded and long operated the farm, are Dunkers, or members of the Old German Baptist Brethren, a conservative Anabaptist faith with similar modest lifestyle roots.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
His profile earned comparisons to former wide receiver Calvin Johnson, a Hall of Famer nicknamed Megaton due to his physical prowess.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2026
That technical prowess has turned players into unlikely campus celebrities.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2026
While many assume the low-tech ethos (and baking prowess) to have Amish roots, the Knaus family, who founded and long operated the farm, are Dunkers, or members of the Old German Baptist Brethren, a conservative Anabaptist faith with similar modest lifestyle roots.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prowess
Noun
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What emerges is not just a portrait of a crisis, but also of quiet hope found in connection, in honesty, and in the courage to keep calling.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2026
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People who have seen physical courage modeled by others are more likely to act in heroic ways.—
Catherine A. Sanderson,
The Conversation,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For example, children who participate in heroism training become more courageous, suggesting that anyone can learn to be braver.—
Catherine A. Sanderson,
The Conversation,
3 Mar. 2026
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The Arlington Heights police chief said seen people, including five officers, a sergeant and a police commander, will be awarded a medal of valor for their heroism in getting this couple out safely at the village hall meeting on March 16.—
Asal Rezaei,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Her determination and bravery are a source of inspiration to the young girls who admire her courage, daring to dream of a life free of violence and full of happiness.—
Davi Merchan,
NPR,
4 Mar. 2026
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People who engage in various types of bravery tend to show a particular combination of traits.—
Catherine A. Sanderson,
The Conversation,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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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 7 Mar. 2026.
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