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
But after Atlanta called him up on Friday, Verdugo has made his contract look like a major bargain, displaying an offensive prowess the Yankees rarely if ever saw.
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Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
But in practice, of course, using a Magic deck for its calculating prowess is not particularly helpful.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2025
While state courts have increasingly dismissed climate lawsuits as meritless, superfund laws are growing in popularity as another way to gut U.S. energy prowess.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Not all fighting games necessarily need a massive, twisty plot, but in recent years series like Mortal Kombat and Tekken have stepped up to match their technical prowess with more complex storytelling.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2025
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Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
But in practice, of course, using a Magic deck for its calculating prowess is not particularly helpful.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2025
While state courts have increasingly dismissed climate lawsuits as meritless, superfund laws are growing in popularity as another way to gut U.S. energy prowess.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Not all fighting games necessarily need a massive, twisty plot, but in recent years series like Mortal Kombat and Tekken have stepped up to match their technical prowess with more complex storytelling.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prowess
Noun
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The book features contributions from leading activists, artists and ordinary citizens, who tell their own stories of breathtaking courage, cultural innovations and acts of resistance.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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As their troubles escalate, the animals discover that revolution is just the beginning and must find the courage to stand up to Napoleon and save Animal Farm.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
8 May 2025
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In the content arena of today where sensationalism in storytelling is the norm, tonight’s one-hour special Lifelines of Hope on The CW, airing at 9 p.m. ET, is an immediate reminder of the value of true heroism.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Kawhi Leonard’s stoic heroism and Jordan-esque iciness sealed Game 2 for the Clips in a second one-possession thriller.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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The hazardous lives of urban birds: Ian Frazier on the bravery of pigeons living outside the law.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
5 May 2025
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Mixed in with small pleasures and petty disputes with her older sister are true feats of survival and bravery.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
2 May 2025
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Prince William is stepping out with King Charles and Queen Camilla to recognize recipients of the U.K.'s highest honors for gallantry.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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Foster a Climate That Is Inclusive, Not Exclusive 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 May. 2025.
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