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 league is poorer for their loss, and the drop in the ACC’s overall basketball prowess isn’t coincidental.
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Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2025
The former 49ers safety has been limited to just 17 games over the last two seasons, but his defensive prowess was evident when healthy.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
The most intriguing part about Reed is his prowess in man coverage.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 9 Mar. 2025
Despite his athletic prowess, Lewis was often portrayed negatively in the media.
—Justine Fisher, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
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Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2025
The former 49ers safety has been limited to just 17 games over the last two seasons, but his defensive prowess was evident when healthy.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
The most intriguing part about Reed is his prowess in man coverage.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 9 Mar. 2025
Despite his athletic prowess, Lewis was often portrayed negatively in the media.
—Justine Fisher, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prowess
Noun
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Final Thoughts In 2025, businesses that thrive will be those that have the courage to define a niche and serve it relentlessly.—
Sneha Lundia,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Lilian, with a phobia of reptiles, nevertheless gathered the courage for her children’s sake, running a finger along the back of the boa constrictor.—
Yiyun Li,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Country singer Craig Morgan revealed the secret behind the heroism that drives members of the military and law enforcement officers to serve others in the face of perilous situations.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
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What makes ‘Aloes’ so moving is the playwright’s insistence on the heroism and integrity of these harsh choices.—
Carmel Dagan,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2025
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Passengers huddle to hear the fabled tale of a sailor who fell in love with the ocean, an allegory about bravery, exploration and transformation.—
Josh Rivera,
USA TODAY,
9 Mar. 2025
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Your dignity honors the bravery of the Ukrainian people.—
Rebecca Schneid,
TIME,
1 Mar. 2025
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He was deployed to Italy, where his conspicuous gallantry in combat earned him the Military Cross.—
Lawrence D. Freedman,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Jan. 2020
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Crank up the gallantry, crank up the generosity: Send a spark of love and novelty into the black cloud.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Prowess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prowess. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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