Example Sentences

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While Lee Duveneck’s dominant Man of the Cloth had authoritative moments, he failed to sustain his character’s fearsomeness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 2025

Despite the fearsomeness of the historical figure, Chang-Eppig’s Shek Yeung is pensive and passive.

From New York Times • May 30, 2023

He is the canny underdog who, with skill and wits, makes up for what he lacks in fearsomeness and brawn.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 22, 2022

In the past, he has expressed his belief in the fearsomeness of diversity and the power of women freed to simply be themselves rather than some socially mandated version of it.

From Washington Post • Mar. 7, 2016

Near the steps they slowed down, moved cautiously around the house, for there was a certain fearsomeness about visitors too.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck