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prowess

/ˈpraʊ(w)əs/ noun C1
  1. Skillfulness or extraordinary ability in a particular area of expertise; dexterity, mastery, or proficiency. (uncountable)
  2. Distinguished bravery or courage, especially in battle; heroism. (uncountable)
  3. An act of adroitness or dexterity. (countable, uncountable)
  4. An act of distinguished bravery or courage; a heroic deed. (countable, uncountable)

Plural prowesses

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They soon began to boast of their respective superiority to each other in strength and prowess.
Three Hundred Aesop's Fables, p. 7 · B2
“And then, my good fellow, use your daggers in any way you please, and I further promise you to be there as a spectator of your prowess.”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 360 · C1
Nevertheless, the sheer magnitude of the interstate system remains a breathtaking testament to mid-century engineering prowess and ambitious national vision.
The Asphalt Arteries: How the Interstates Reshaped America, p. 1 · C2

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