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
However, Councilman Jake Pearlman (Noah Bean), whose political prowess helped establish the Cold Case Division, is unconcerned with this unnamed victim.
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 July 2025
The 1,025 hp that the Gen 2 Quad-Motor R1T and R1S delivers is the obvious headline, along with that head-snapping zero-to-60 mph time, though at the launch event, Rivian was more eager to show off its off-road prowess.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 8 July 2025
Our guide will cover a variety of lenses that offer telephoto capability, superfast apertures and wide angles while considering their value and technical prowess.
—Harry Bennett, Space.com, 3 July 2025
And the company behind the bet was Google, which had acquired legacy phone maker Motorola Mobility and was leveraging its modern tech prowess and vast resources to make the Moto X smartphone a success.
—Verne Kopytoff, Fortune, 5 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for prowess
Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 July 2025
The 1,025 hp that the Gen 2 Quad-Motor R1T and R1S delivers is the obvious headline, along with that head-snapping zero-to-60 mph time, though at the launch event, Rivian was more eager to show off its off-road prowess.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 8 July 2025
Our guide will cover a variety of lenses that offer telephoto capability, superfast apertures and wide angles while considering their value and technical prowess.
—Harry Bennett, Space.com, 3 July 2025
And the company behind the bet was Google, which had acquired legacy phone maker Motorola Mobility and was leveraging its modern tech prowess and vast resources to make the Moto X smartphone a success.
—Verne Kopytoff, Fortune, 5 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for prowess
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prowess
Noun
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True leadership courage lies in rallying teams around a noble cause and recognizing when identity has become a barrier to necessary evolution.—
Nate Bennett,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
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Trapped in the depths of the ocean, surrounded by sharks and with a ruthless enemy lurking above, Tatiana – the lead role played by Marano – must use all her wit and courage to survive and save her friends.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
17 July 2025
Noun
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Other stories of heroism have begun to surface as the floodwaters recede in Texas.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
6 July 2025
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Amid the chaos, acts of heroism stood out: men who hoisted children over animal chutes, staff who moved the animals and tried to restore calm, police officers and firefighters who arrived on the scene to help.—
Jordan Friedman,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 July 2025
Noun
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Her bravery, poise, and care are an example to not only her campers but to all of us.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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For her bravery, she was later honored as Righteous Among the Nations.—
Linda Ambrus Broenniman,
Baltimore Sun,
3 July 2025
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The convergence of reason and gallantry, of irony and affection, struck a teasing tone.—
Merve Emre,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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Written with filmmaker Matt Yoka, Possession marries the Band’s Americana with T. Rex’s fuzzy glam, anchored by Segall’s always-stellar guitar gallantry.—
Dan Reilly,
Vulture,
20 May 2025
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“Prowess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prowess. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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