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
Curtis, both known for her acting prowess and widespread activism, will speak at the conference about how to create opportunities and navigate transitions in careers.
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Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
And that may offer a better way to compare LLMs’ prowess than evaluating how convincing their poetry is.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 9 Feb. 2026
As a long hitter with short-game prowess, Gotterup represents a unique blend of golfer.
—Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
In the end, Malinin's technical prowess edged out the competition and Japan will head into the individual competitions on Monday with a silver medal.
—Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for prowess
Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
And that may offer a better way to compare LLMs’ prowess than evaluating how convincing their poetry is.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 9 Feb. 2026
As a long hitter with short-game prowess, Gotterup represents a unique blend of golfer.
—Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
In the end, Malinin's technical prowess edged out the competition and Japan will head into the individual competitions on Monday with a silver medal.
—Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for prowess
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prowess
Noun
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There is always a final shot — the one taken out of misplaced faith that courage can be distilled.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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February 19 – March 20 When kindness meets courage, hearts feel safe.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Both seemed hellbent on denigrating Black military achievements and glory, even bizarrely trying to have narratives of Black heroism erased.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Dutch-Dutch aren’t exactly known for their hardball heroism.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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But nothing compared to Vietnam when showcasing Black bravery, strength, and even political expression in the war zones of Southeast Asia.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Feb. 2026
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In the sub-zero temperatures of winter, everyday Minnesotans have showed the nation their bravery, empathy and decency in the face of rogue agents masquerading as law enforcement officers.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
5 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 13 Feb. 2026.
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