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
Sounding relaxed and confident, Arnault kicked off a 30-minute conversation with high praise for Chiuri, whose engaging narratives, graceful designs and merchandising prowess quadrupled the size of Dior, according to HSBC estimates.
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Miles Socha, Footwear News, 2 June 2025
Smith edges out Lenny Harris and Marlon Anderson for his pinch hitting prowess.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 30 May 2025
While Robinson isn't the strongest offensive threat on the floor, his defensive prowess more than makes up for everything.
—Matt Levine, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 May 2025
But his prowess on the golf course goes well beyond Augusta National and Quail Hollow.
—Kendall Capps, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
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Miles Socha, Footwear News, 2 June 2025
Smith edges out Lenny Harris and Marlon Anderson for his pinch hitting prowess.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 30 May 2025
While Robinson isn't the strongest offensive threat on the floor, his defensive prowess more than makes up for everything.
—Matt Levine, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 May 2025
But his prowess on the golf course goes well beyond Augusta National and Quail Hollow.
—Kendall Capps, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prowess
Noun
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If any courage is left at the Bar’s elegant headquarters in Tallahassee, the Bondi exemption should be rescinded.—
The Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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Police in Largo shared a video of the encounter, as Officer Christopher Martinez, from Long Island, tried to work up the courage to hold the alligator.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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Pavement was real end-of-the-century stuff, punk’s ethos of sledgehammering critique stripped of its former heroism and shock value.—
Armin Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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Their heroism always will be remembered so long as the love of liberty remains in the hearts of men and women.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
6 June 2025
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Internet users can't get enough of Kenneth's bravery and determination, despite his small stature.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
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But the tender, artful balladry and sorcerous studio experimentation that cemented his legacy are totally sui generis for the genre, comprising an act of emotional and creative bravery so rare and beautiful in American culture that it has never been successfully imitated.—
Derek Robertson,
The Washington Examiner,
13 June 2025
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Written with filmmaker Matt Yoka, Possession marries the Band’s Americana with T. Rex’s fuzzy glam, anchored by Segall’s always-stellar guitar gallantry.—
Dan Reilly,
Vulture,
20 May 2025
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His offense: saving the damned with the melancholic gallantry of a real angel of history.—
Harmony Holiday,
Harpers Magazine,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Prowess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prowess. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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