formidability
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Perceptions of formidability and prestige had a larger impact in societies with more relational mobility -- where group members interact more often with strangers -- and more violence.
From Science Daily • Feb. 8, 2024
Moreover, his recent play hasn't inspired much conviction in a return to formidability.
From Golf Digest • Feb. 10, 2017
Giving her formidability a greyer hue, she played a prison governor striving to be, as well as a disciplinarian, as sensitive as possible to the problems of the prisoners.
From The Guardian • Jul. 16, 2011
Florida State: The Seminoles lost a decent measure of formidability when forward Chris Singleton injured his foot on Feb. 12.
From Washington Post • Mar. 10, 2011
The man wore malevolence and formidability as though they were part of the uniform of the day.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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