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
In just a short time, Louis has already put his ball hawking prowess on display with a pick-six during rookie minicamp.
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Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
Hill was known for his blocking prowess, coming over from the Dolphins.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 1 June 2026
Not everyone fits the mold, which resembles the way the now 55-year-old conducted himself on the ice over 1,600 NHL games as a two-way center with faceoff prowess.
—Stephen Whyno, Twin Cities, 1 June 2026
There is recognition that Arsenal were up against a team that has set superior standards in Europe in the past couple of years, with a level of technical prowess pieced together over recent years that ensured their best bet was to lean into their expert defensive nous and resilience.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 31 May 2026
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Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
Hill was known for his blocking prowess, coming over from the Dolphins.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 1 June 2026
Not everyone fits the mold, which resembles the way the now 55-year-old conducted himself on the ice over 1,600 NHL games as a two-way center with faceoff prowess.
—Stephen Whyno, Twin Cities, 1 June 2026
There is recognition that Arsenal were up against a team that has set superior standards in Europe in the past couple of years, with a level of technical prowess pieced together over recent years that ensured their best bet was to lean into their expert defensive nous and resilience.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prowess
Noun
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Women’s sports were not created because women lacked talent, discipline or courage.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Last night, those journalists showed exactly the kind of calm and courage that work demands, jumping into reporting immediately after the incident unfolded.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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Because the engine to pay for heroism has become heroic in its own right — endlessly inventive, strategically brilliant, and almost entirely disconnected from the patient whose name appears at the top of the page.—
Darshak Sanghavi,
STAT,
3 June 2026
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For Dudamel, orchestral exuberance equals heroism.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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For his bravery, Liam was presented with a certificate, a Baltimore County Police plastic badge, and a plastic police officer duckie in front of his class at Honeygo Elementary School, alongside his principal, the school's student resource officer, and his mom.—
Janay Reece,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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The guide who accompanies you will happily memorialize your bravery (and your love) with the obligatory kissing shots along the way.—
Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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During the reception, Princess Kate shared an emotional moment with Tony Gledhill, a former Metropolitan Police officer who received the George Cross for gallantry in 1966.—
Helen Murphy,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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In 2020, Magawa received the PDSA Dickin medal for gallantry, which recognizes heroism in animals.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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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 5 Jun. 2026.
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