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
While their prowess in deterring unwanted visitors is a significant advantage, there are other benefits of incorporating onions and other alliums into your garden.
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Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 11 May 2025
The 29-year-old cornerback, like Moore, is known for his special teams prowess.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 9 May 2025
The event fosters unity among law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other emergency responders while showcasing their physical prowess and dedication, according to a news release.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2025
Meanwhile, his closest associate, Laurent, is the true expert con artist but uses his swindling prowess for good, screwing over only the rich assholes who deserve it.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 2 May 2025
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Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 11 May 2025
The 29-year-old cornerback, like Moore, is known for his special teams prowess.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 9 May 2025
The event fosters unity among law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other emergency responders while showcasing their physical prowess and dedication, according to a news release.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2025
Meanwhile, his closest associate, Laurent, is the true expert con artist but uses his swindling prowess for good, screwing over only the rich assholes who deserve it.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prowess
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The book features contributions from leading activists, artists and ordinary citizens, who tell their own stories of breathtaking courage, cultural innovations and acts of resistance.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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My performance tells American stories of courage, sacrifice, and resilience, and they should be told and appreciated by all.—
Annette Hubbell,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2025
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In Spanish, my grandmother read tales from Las Mil y Una Noches—in English, The Thousand and One Nights—bringing the world beyond Leigh Street, Scheherazade's magical world of Central Asian pluck, heroism and ingenuity, into the life of my mother and her siblings.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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The song is about the dream of hope, heroism and finding beauty in utter darkness.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 May 2025
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The hazardous lives of urban birds: Ian Frazier on the bravery of pigeons living outside the law.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
5 May 2025
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Mixed in with small pleasures and petty disputes with her older sister are true feats of survival and bravery.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
2 May 2025
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Prince William is stepping out with King Charles and Queen Camilla to recognize recipients of the U.K.'s highest honors for gallantry.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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Foster a Climate That Is Inclusive, Not Exclusive There is a back story to Crazy Horse's battlefield gallantry.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes,
14 Dec. 2024
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“Prowess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prowess. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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