PROWESS Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

prowess

noun

ˈprau̇-əs

Definition of prowess

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 His prowess on the field was impressive, according to those who helped with his transition. — Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026 Despite her shooting prowess, Taylor has been every part of a WNBA rookie. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026 While leading his nation on a surprise run to the quarter-finals, Haaland racked up more fans with his goal prowess, penchant for becoming a meme and behind-the-scenes looks on Snapchat and YouTube. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026 But all anyone wanted to discuss after the game was his backfield prowess. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prowess

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Noun

That woman, prosecutors said, went home and didn’t shower for three days, allegedly seeking to preserve his ejaculate on her body while working up the courage to report the incident to the Los Angeles Police Department.

— Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
By sharing their journeys with such honesty and courage, Dec, Dan and Saskia revealed the reality of rebuilding a life after stroke, and the truth behind the long and unforgiving journey to reclaim the right to live an independent life.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of courage

Noun

Applegate’s new video has been met with love and support from such celebrities as Chelsea Handler and Vanessa Marcil and especially from fellow MS survivors, who praise her bravery and resilience.

— Isabella Albaig, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
Cassius accepted the hero award from the city of Miami Police Department at a ceremony recognizing his bravery on Wednesday.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of bravery

Noun

In World Cup lore, however, his gallantry is doomed to be overshadowed by that of his fellow-goalkeeper from Cabo Verde, Vozinha, who had already produced an uncanny impersonation of a brick wall on the fourth day of the tournament.

— Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 17 July 2026
In all of these cases, the effect is largely the same—forging intimacy through some level of generosity or gallantry, coupled with pure, physical proximity—and in 2026, all of them are still technically possible.

— Sara Delgado, Vogue, 9 July 2026

Definition of gallantry

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