formidability
Americannoun
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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
A move that produced results; after an uneven tournament, McIlroy had a semblance of formidability on the greens in his final round, firing a six-under 64.
From Golf Digest ● Jun. 26, 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
He had soft places and was girdled with a ponderous stomach and huge buttocks, but the weight did not diminish his formidability.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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