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 duo’s performance artfully melds emotion with physical prowess, illustrating the song’s themes of self-confrontation and acceptance.
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Spin Contributor, SPIN, 10 Dec. 2024
Despite this prowess, Mescal was excited to show off his comedic abilities and represent his Irish heritage proudly.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 8 Dec. 2024
These gifts balance practicality while ensuring you’ll be remembered for your gift-giving prowess.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
With national fundraising prowess and access to high-level tools and infrastructure, the DNC is best suited to provide the necessary behind-the-scenes resources local parties need.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Spin Contributor, SPIN, 10 Dec. 2024
Despite this prowess, Mescal was excited to show off his comedic abilities and represent his Irish heritage proudly.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 8 Dec. 2024
These gifts balance practicality while ensuring you’ll be remembered for your gift-giving prowess.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
With national fundraising prowess and access to high-level tools and infrastructure, the DNC is best suited to provide the necessary behind-the-scenes resources local parties need.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for prowess
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prowess
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The novel is action-packed, and filled with insights into leadership and courage.Staff, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Dec. 2024
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Harry Potter leads not through brute force, but with courage, loyalty, and the strength of his friendships—inspiring others to stand together.Nirit Cohen, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The Carnegie Medal is the highest honor for civilian heroism and recipients or their survivors will receive a financial grant for being recognized, according to the Carnegie Hero Fund.Danielle Jennings, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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The Chinese geophysicist, marine technologist, robot designer, and filmmaker challenged himself to locate the sunken vessel and resurface the tale of villainy and heroism behind it.Matthew Carey, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
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As a reward for his act of bravery, Zayin was given a gift card from the store Zumiez to purchase a new skateboard after the group of kids took his.Raven Brunner, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
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The trial has convulsed France and transformed the woman at its center into a feminist icon for her bravery in allowing the case to be tried publicly.Natasha Frost, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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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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Bob earned the Silver Star for gallantry in action when Japanese kamikaze bombers struck his ship, USS Franklin.Karen Scanlon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2024
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“Prowess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prowess. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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