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
And ever since taking the leap, the 30-year-old has been leveraging both his athletic prowess and STEM skills in the banking industry.
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 22 Feb. 2026
His efficiency, versatility, defensive prowess and scoring punch clearly elevate Orlando’s ceiling.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2026
In addition to his prowess as a musician, Colón was also an avid sociopolitical activist, lending his voice to endorse New York politicians and on the stages of Latino neighborhoods.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 21 Feb. 2026
Brazil’s once legendary soccer prowess, meanwhile, has seen better days.
—Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 20 Feb. 2026
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 22 Feb. 2026
His efficiency, versatility, defensive prowess and scoring punch clearly elevate Orlando’s ceiling.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2026
In addition to his prowess as a musician, Colón was also an avid sociopolitical activist, lending his voice to endorse New York politicians and on the stages of Latino neighborhoods.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 21 Feb. 2026
Brazil’s once legendary soccer prowess, meanwhile, has seen better days.
—Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prowess
Noun
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This is a test of political courage.—
Jose Bernal,
Oc Register,
24 Feb. 2026
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Visceral, funny, provocative, timely and full of courage, this is a piece of work like no other.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Feb. 2026
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John Chapman, who received the Medal of Honor posthumously for his heroism saving lives during the March 4, 2002, Battle of Takur Ghar in Afghanistan.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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To look at it is to see the entire story of seduction and murder and tragic heroism through a single frame in which light itself, as always in cinema, is the lead actor and the source of revelation.—
Nicole Krauss,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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And thank you for your great bravery.—
TIME Staff,
Time,
25 Feb. 2026
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Roy’s bravery did not extend to talking to women.—
Sam Kriss,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 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 28 Feb. 2026.
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