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 group’s interest in their homeland and its economic prowess is shown in its support for a number of events connected to their homeland with the annual charity ball, being one of them.
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
But a significant fraction of their overall membership of thousands of researchers, who were elected for their technical prowess and achievements, did so.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 2 Apr. 2025
While Byron and Larson have locked themselves into the sport’s playoffs with their wins, Bowman’s prowess currently has him second in the Cup Series standings entering Sunday.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 29 Mar. 2025
The skit cunningly notes that a lot of what has been said about Smith wouldn’t be said to his face and taps nearly four decades of comedy prowess.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2025
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
But a significant fraction of their overall membership of thousands of researchers, who were elected for their technical prowess and achievements, did so.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 2 Apr. 2025
While Byron and Larson have locked themselves into the sport’s playoffs with their wins, Bowman’s prowess currently has him second in the Cup Series standings entering Sunday.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 29 Mar. 2025
The skit cunningly notes that a lot of what has been said about Smith wouldn’t be said to his face and taps nearly four decades of comedy prowess.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prowess
Noun
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After 20 years, the Big Bang remains a symbol of modernity and creative courage.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2025
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The question is: Will your organization have the courage to relinquish outdated control mechanisms and embrace fluidity as its greatest strength?—
Izabela Lundberg,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But in a world of self-help, this is true inspiration, deeply admirable without the distance of heroism, bracing without stridency and, ultimately, generous.—
Sadie Stein,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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Deep in the heart of Southeast Asia’s tropical rainforests, a marvel of nature unfolds daily — a story of explosive heroism that redefines sacrifice.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The ceremony honored eight recipients from around the world for acts of bravery, activism, perseverance and more.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Reprising the role of the cocky Naval aviator required the bravery of a real fighter pilot.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Great gallantry April 5th is known as Go for Broke Day.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2025
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Queen Victoria created the unit in 1900 after an adviser suggested that the Irish regiments should wear shamrocks on their headdress every St. Patrick's Day as a nod to the crown's appreciation for their gallantry during the Boer War, the British Army said.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Prowess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prowess. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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