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
Anyone who’s accidentally purchased an especially stiff chair to flank a set of coffee tables knows first hand accounts are much better for assessing an accent chair’s prowess than staged imagery.
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Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 16 Jan. 2026
In announcing the hiring, Dimon specifically called out Combs’s investment prowess and his work with Buffett.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 16 Jan. 2026
The structural pivot transforms the competition into a collective challenge where entire kitchens compete for pride and reputation, rather than individual culinary prowess.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Jan. 2026
Suarez, ranked 18th, gets high marks for his athleticism and defensive prowess in center field.
—The Athletic Mlb Staff, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
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Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 16 Jan. 2026
In announcing the hiring, Dimon specifically called out Combs’s investment prowess and his work with Buffett.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 16 Jan. 2026
The structural pivot transforms the competition into a collective challenge where entire kitchens compete for pride and reputation, rather than individual culinary prowess.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Jan. 2026
Suarez, ranked 18th, gets high marks for his athleticism and defensive prowess in center field.
—The Athletic Mlb Staff, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prowess
Noun
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Counseling for you alone might give you the courage to draw the line.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
21 Jan. 2026
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These are women from the past 250 years, living or dead, whose work, courage or influence helped shape the United States.—
The Oklahoman,
Oklahoman,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The excavation of Paul Robeson complicates Robinson and Rickey and destroys, almost completely, the easy, uncomplicated tale of interracial heroism Americans have long preferred.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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Mohammed Ali Naqvi’s tense Himalayan rescue drama should appeal to fans of Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and their Nat Geo films about heroism in perilous moments of near-death crisis.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The people of Israel, and the entire world, stand in awe of the immense bravery of Iran's citizens.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Many of us could benefit by mimicking her bravery and attitude toward a society not necessarily built for us.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 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
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 23 Jan. 2026.
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