How to Use prowess in a Sentence

prowess

noun
  • He is known for his prowess on the football field.
  • This speaks volumes to David’s prowess on the right side.
    Todd Boss, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023
  • Her coaching prowess there earned her teams a spot in that school’s hall of fame.
    Kat Cornetta, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Aug. 2023
  • The vocal prowess abounds in this trio — and so at times does the hamminess.
    Peter Marks, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2023
  • Her creative prowess knows no bounds and her career is proof of that.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 20 Sep. 2023
  • By that point, Ohtani had reached A-list celebrity status in Japan for his two-way prowess.
    Jorge Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2023
  • Along with their postseason prowess, the Knights have been a longtime force in the Western League.
    Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Aug. 2023
  • Their distance prowess will translate to a lot of points in outdoor meets.
    Anthony Maluso, Baltimore Sun, 22 Mar. 2023
  • Porter has played four seasons in the NBA — a tenure marked by on-court prowess and off-court problems.
    Michael R. Sisak, Chicago Tribune, 12 Sep. 2023
  • He was known for wearing a plumed hat and often praised for his prowess on the battlefield.
    Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN, 2 Feb. 2024
  • Lance was known for his swimming prowess at least as early as his days at El Monte High School.
    Richard Sandomir, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2024
  • Gunn is better known for being one of the top public schools in the state than for its teams’ athletic prowess.
    Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
  • Match your towels to your fixtures to show off your design prowess.
    Anna Logan, Country Living, 11 July 2023
  • This awards season, beyond the Oscars, the Peaky Blinders star has proved his style prowess more than ever.
    Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 13 Mar. 2024
  • Arizona might be the most tempted because of the school’s basketball prowess.
    Sportsday Staff, Dallas News, 3 Aug. 2023
  • Instead of athletic prowess, the selection process is based on who needs the support and structure the most.
    Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2023
  • By all means highlight the athletic prowess of the kids who did great, but to list everyone was just cruel.
    Sherry Kuehl, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2024
  • The tower was built with the intent of showing off France's industrial prowess during the World's Fair, but the plan was to tear it down after 20 years.
    Melissa Locker, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2023
  • The singers’ combined vocal prowess didn’t make the task of choosing a winner any easier for Horan.
    Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2023
  • His work to enhance Hamas’s military prowess also earned him a high spot on Israel’s kill list.
    Eric Schmitt, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2024
  • Jennifer Lawrence is not only known for her acting prowess, but for her light-hearted sense of humor.
    Alex Kessler, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2023
  • The technical prowess helps Slow Pulp’s sharper-than-ever songwriting, chock-full of huge hooks and vivid lyrics, shine.
    Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 30 Nov. 2023
  • Get lost in its fitness-tracking prowess, monitor your blood oxygen levels, or use the ECG app for a quick heart health check-up.
    Cristian Esteban, Rolling Stone, 4 Jan. 2024
  • Taylor Swift is seemingly a fan of Travis Kelce’s football prowess.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2023
  • Jill Scott took that vocal prowess to a whole 'nother level, showing off a range unmatched in the music industry, and teaching some lessons along the way.
    Joshua Medintz, The Enquirer, 22 July 2023
  • Her prowess and confidence commanded the stage, and with a relentless flow, Antillano sucked up all the oxygen in the room, upping the ante with each song.
    Cat Cardenas, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2023
  • Dwight’s musical prowess touched countless lives, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of many.
    Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 19 Oct. 2023
  • His prowess as a young sportsman aside, Simpson’s grades in high school did not endear him to recruiters for collegiate football teams.
    Dakin Andone, CNN, 11 Apr. 2024
  • Despite the car's handling prowess, the suspension is forgiving enough to work as a daily driver.
    Austin Irwin, Car and Driver, 21 June 2023
  • Zendaya once again proved her fashion prowess with her latest outfit.
    Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 20 June 2023

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