commanding presence
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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The playwright Sam Shepard was also a commanding presence on the screen.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 28, 2025
Known for his tough-guy persona and commanding presence, he was often cast in crime dramas and neo-noir thrillers, but also found roles in comedies and independent films.
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2025
“Goldwater was a commanding presence who projected a straight-forward approach towards issues,” observes Wilkinson.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 10, 2025
"His commanding presence on screen, and warm personality off-screen, will be greatly missed."
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2024
Caroline, as I’ll call her, is a commanding presence, with high cheekbones and quick-moving, shamanistic eyes.
From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich
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