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
Although the prospect of sim racing might sound like a video game to many, the Dutchman's indoor racing sessions reportedly contribute to his racing prowess on an actual racetrack.
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Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Since then, China has invested heavily in research and development and pursued a range of industrial policies aimed at upgrading their technological and production prowess and reducing their dependence on foreign competitors.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 30 Sep. 2025
The Met has thrown its weight, glamour, and technical prowess behind the work.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2025
As a performer, McRae is most often compared to Britney Spears, due to her scene-stealing dance prowess and ultra-glossy Y2K aesthetic.
—Rachel Brodsky, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
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Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Since then, China has invested heavily in research and development and pursued a range of industrial policies aimed at upgrading their technological and production prowess and reducing their dependence on foreign competitors.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 30 Sep. 2025
The Met has thrown its weight, glamour, and technical prowess behind the work.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2025
As a performer, McRae is most often compared to Britney Spears, due to her scene-stealing dance prowess and ultra-glossy Y2K aesthetic.
—Rachel Brodsky, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prowess
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For her kindness and friendship, for her humour and irrepressible enthusiasm, for her curiosity, for her courage, and for her profound love of animals.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
6 Oct. 2025
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Shout out to Ayesha for giving voice to other married women who are grieving old identities and seeking the courage to craft new ones.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Reyne also praised the heroism of first responders and those inside the church at the time of the incident.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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Americana, underdog heroism, and high-octane action to tell a big, fun, family story as bold as Bigfoot itself.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
23 Sep. 2025
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The Moomins, created by Finnish artist and writer Tove Jansson during WWII, are gentle, rotund trolls who live in Moominvalley, a magical place where adventures are always waiting around the corner and the values of friendship, bravery and respect are ever-present.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
6 Oct. 2025
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Police said due to the bravery of worshippers and staff at the synagogue, as well as the police response time, the suspect wasn’t able to get inside the building.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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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
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“Prowess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prowess. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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