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
No one else in the new-artist lineup was showing off their gym-class prowess, but all had sufficient other chops.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 3 Feb. 2025
Each award has been a token of appreciation for his groundbreaking research, extensive service, and his skill in fostering global connections, earning respect and admiration from peers, alongside his mentoring and teaching prowess.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025
But Beijing has also placed tremendous emphasis on cultivating technological prowess, with Chinese leaders vowing over the past year to boost self-reliance and strength in technology – especially in the face of mounting tech competition with the United States.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN, 28 Jan. 2025
In recent years, athletes have made headlines not just for their athletic prowess, but also their pre-game glam.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
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Chris Willman, Variety, 3 Feb. 2025
Each award has been a token of appreciation for his groundbreaking research, extensive service, and his skill in fostering global connections, earning respect and admiration from peers, alongside his mentoring and teaching prowess.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025
But Beijing has also placed tremendous emphasis on cultivating technological prowess, with Chinese leaders vowing over the past year to boost self-reliance and strength in technology – especially in the face of mounting tech competition with the United States.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN, 28 Jan. 2025
In recent years, athletes have made headlines not just for their athletic prowess, but also their pre-game glam.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prowess
Noun
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And with that, the film can inspire courage in its audience, whatever their identity.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2025
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Then came time to test my son’s courage and ride Tron, one of the park’s fastest coasters that reaches up to 60mph.—
Janine Rubenstein,
People.com,
1 Feb. 2025
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That was Daniels’ fifth game-winning drive of his rookie season, including his Hail Mary heroism to beat the Bears on the final play in Week 8.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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Robocop watch on max *San Andreas Year: 2015 Runtime: 1h 55m Director: Brad Peyton Some action movies are about heroism; some are about spectacle.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
3 Jan. 2025
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With poise, confidence, heart, passion, kindness, utter bravery and love!!!—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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Despite the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, the Recording Academy confirmed that the event will proceed as scheduled, with CEO Harvey Mason Jr. stating that the ceremony will serve as a fundraising effort for wildfire relief and honor the bravery of first responders.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
3 Feb. 2025
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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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There is a back story to Crazy Horse's battlefield gallantry.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes,
14 Dec. 2024
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“Prowess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prowess. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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