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
The project allowed the Belgian designer to apply his tailoring prowess and soigné touch to a slate of sustainable fabrics for the Anta Zero project, which has already developed carbon-neutral sweatshirts and opened a sustainable concept store in Shanghai.
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Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
The cane cutter’s aquatic prowess thrust it to national fame in 1979 during a chance encounter with then-President Jimmy Carter.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 29 Oct. 2025
The numbers aren’t quite that stark with Minnesota Wild superstar Kirill Kaprizov, but expected offensive prowess has been countered, somewhat by giveaways during the team’s sluggish start.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 29 Oct. 2025
But given the typical prowess of their offense, which includes future Hall of Fame sluggers like Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts and Ohtani, the lack of production is notable.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
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Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
The cane cutter’s aquatic prowess thrust it to national fame in 1979 during a chance encounter with then-President Jimmy Carter.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 29 Oct. 2025
The numbers aren’t quite that stark with Minnesota Wild superstar Kirill Kaprizov, but expected offensive prowess has been countered, somewhat by giveaways during the team’s sluggish start.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 29 Oct. 2025
But given the typical prowess of their offense, which includes future Hall of Fame sluggers like Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts and Ohtani, the lack of production is notable.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prowess
Noun
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At war’s end, the narrative that develops valorizes physical courage, glorifies battlefield heroics, and vilifies hubris.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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Bestselling author and researcher Brené Brown talks about courage in this week’s episode of Leadership Next.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
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Expressing gratitude to these kids for their acts of heroism is not enough.—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
17 Oct. 2025
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Earlier in Clotworthy’s career, he had been cited for heroism for service during a deadly 2018 mudslide in Montecito.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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The seven pillars of society—wisdom, love, respect, bravery, honesty, humility, and truth—aren’t just words carved into sacred walls.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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Pippa’s bravery and resilience have captured plenty of attention online, as internet users have rallied to support the sweet pup.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 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 1 Nov. 2025.
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