commanding presence
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Rhian Teasdale is a commanding presence on stage, and songs like “mangetout,” “CPR,” and “jennifer’s body” are rendered utterly screamable at one of their shows.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 9, 2026
In Edwin van der Sar they found an experienced and solid goalkeeper who could finally provide the same commanding presence.
From BBC ● Jan. 22, 2026
The playwright Sam Shepard was also a commanding presence on the screen.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 28, 2025
In what appears to be a homage to Elvis Presley's "Jailhouse Rock," she strides into her cell with a commanding presence and a possibly suspicious agenda—despite her impeccable poker face.
From Salon ● Feb. 20, 2025
Cleopatra relied on her commanding presence to show her people the strength and power she would bring to her reign.
From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby
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