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
Lugosi’s ominous presence marries Dracula’s animal aggression to his sophisticated mental prowess.
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Celia Mattison, Vulture, 27 Dec. 2024
Amid the competition from teammate Torri Huske and Swedish legend Sarah Sjostrom, the fans will be interested to see if Gretchen Walsh can again showcase her prowess in the 50-meter pools after her breakthrough in Paris.
—Paras J. Haji, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Multi-millionaire Shark Tank judge Barbara Corcoran is known for her business prowess.
—Aditi Shrikant, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2024
This jersey retirement is not just a celebration of Clark's on-court prowess but also her enduring influence on the game of basketball.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Celia Mattison, Vulture, 27 Dec. 2024
Amid the competition from teammate Torri Huske and Swedish legend Sarah Sjostrom, the fans will be interested to see if Gretchen Walsh can again showcase her prowess in the 50-meter pools after her breakthrough in Paris.
—Paras J. Haji, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Multi-millionaire Shark Tank judge Barbara Corcoran is known for her business prowess.
—Aditi Shrikant, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2024
This jersey retirement is not just a celebration of Clark's on-court prowess but also her enduring influence on the game of basketball.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prowess
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For all the valorization of courage, the show’s reluctance to tackle harder issues head-on feels rather toothless.Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Jan. 2025
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Community is also a place fueled by a core virtue: that’s love, which manifests in generosity, kindnesses, and courage.Alice Park, TIME, 7 Jan. 2025
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How to Help Victims of the Los Angeles Wildfires First responders and emergency personnel continue to work to get the situation under control, leading to powerful and compelling pictures of heroism and devastation.Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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Holding off Chinese forces in a critical engagement, Johnson's heroism saved the lives of up to 10 fellow soldiers.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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Your bravery & dedication to protecting our communities are nothing short of heroic.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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Biden said the nation also stands with the 35 people injured in the attack and thanked first-responders for their bravery.Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
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There is a back story to Crazy Horse's battlefield gallantry.Chip Bell, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Bob earned the Silver Star for gallantry in action when Japanese kamikaze bombers struck his ship, USS Franklin.Karen Scanlon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2024
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“Prowess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prowess. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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