PROWESSES 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 Trump has spoken repeatedly of his prowess with green lawns since returning to the White House — at some events even spending more time talking about it than the war in Iran, the economy or November's midterm elections. — ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026 Trump has spoken repeatedly of his prowess with green lawns since returning to the White House — at some events even spending more time talking about it than the war in Iran, the economy or November’s midterm elections. — Will Weissert, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026 Marshall has size and speed to his game, but seemingly lacks the consistency and the playmaking prowess needed to develop chemistry with a backup quarterback. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026 Bader, known for his defensive prowess in center field, is in his 10th season in the big leagues. — Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prowess

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Noun

None of this would exist without the ones who came before us, that first generation that had the courage to leave everything behind.

— Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2026
Leadership roles or intimidating pivots that require you to have courage are no exception.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of courage

Noun

And yet, there the fans were, rally caps on, ready to believe in another mighty comeback—to read heroism into a story that could also be told, perhaps more accurately, in terms of swing decisions and contact points.

— Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026
This reflects that sustainable organizations are built around core values and people who embody them consistently, not around individual heroism.

— Mena Mirhom, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of heroism

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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