formidableness
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Perhaps it’s just to set up a return to formidableness in the remaining episodes, but here it doesn’t play to Jackson’s strengths.
From New York Times ● Jun. 20, 2023
When Otto stared at Rhaenyra with a new respect for her formidableness as she soared off, I’m guessing he was pondering future clashes as much as the present one.
From New York Times ● Aug. 28, 2022
But the contrast in their styles is deceptive: the two lawyers are evenly matched in terms of their aggression, determination and formidableness.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 14, 2020
He has a foulmouthed, teasing charm, and a formidableness that makes people think twice, and often a third and fourth time, before mentioning something they’re not sure he’ll like.
From New York Times ● Feb. 1, 2017
His power to commit a suspect added to his terrors, and gave to the capable, astute official a mundane formidableness that overtopped the charnel-house flavor of his more habitual duties.
From The Mystery of Witch-Face Mountain and Other Stories by Murfree, Mary Noailles
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