1
as in formidable
causing fear
his next opponent, the reigning champion, would be by far the most redoubtable adversary the young boxer had ever faced
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as in distinguished
standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement
a surprising discovery by one of the most redoubtable figures in Egyptian archaeology
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Recent Examples of redoubtable
The author relates the famous episode that followed the redoubtable Gen. John Pershing’s inspection of the division in which Marshall was serving.
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Barbara Spindel, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 June 2024
Now 30, Can has been a central figure in Dortmund’s improbable run to the Champions League final, acting as a redoubtable presence in midfield, an occasional reinforcement in defense, and a composed, charismatic leader.
—Rory Smith, New York Times, 31 May 2024
Tis time round, however, plot driver is the sudden dependence of a a redoubtable mother, portrayed by Adrian Ozores, who won a best supporting actress award.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 9 Mar. 2024
The leader in this redoubtable regard is the MINI Cooper Hardtop at a 25.5% markup, with the full-electric Porsche Taycan sedan following at 32.1% over list.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
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Barbara Spindel, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 June 2024
Now 30, Can has been a central figure in Dortmund’s improbable run to the Champions League final, acting as a redoubtable presence in midfield, an occasional reinforcement in defense, and a composed, charismatic leader.
—Rory Smith, New York Times, 31 May 2024
Tis time round, however, plot driver is the sudden dependence of a a redoubtable mother, portrayed by Adrian Ozores, who won a best supporting actress award.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 9 Mar. 2024
The leader in this redoubtable regard is the MINI Cooper Hardtop at a 25.5% markup, with the full-electric Porsche Taycan sedan following at 32.1% over list.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for redoubtable
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Wang has $106,000 in independent support, the majority of it from Empower Oakland, a nonprofit co-founded by mayoral candidate Loren Taylor that has emerged as a formidable funding arm in the city’s politics.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2025
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Cornyn is considered a formidable fundraiser; he’s brought in more than $415 million during his time in the Senate.—
Julia Manchester,
The Hill,
11 Apr. 2025
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Over time, inhaling these harmful chemicals can contribute to progressive lung problems like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to Sanjay Sethi, MD, SUNY distinguished professor and chief of pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine at the University at Buffalo.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
16 Apr. 2025
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Palmer was just one of several celebrities and distinguished guests who attended the Fashion Trust Awards on Tuesday.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 Apr. 2025
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Back in August, Renner spoke about how his terrifying snowplow accident in January 2023 led to his daughter becoming a little more independent.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The terrifying predicament happened Sunday, March 23, in a wooded area off Interstate 10 in LaPlace, the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office said in a March 26 news release.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2025
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The thicker frame is reminiscent of an earlier era filled with outstanding fashion.—
Christopher Murray,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Bob Kendrick and the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum have been outstanding in this regard.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
16 Apr. 2025
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In the episode, O'Dowd and Jones play Mike and Amanda, respectively, a couple living a happy and simple life until Amanda suffers a frightening medical emergency and passes out.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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But don't let the name fool you, Murderbot isn't actually the frightening story of a dangerous security robot.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Comedian Denis Leary is crediting a nun for his illustrious career in Hollywood.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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For decades now Obama has been the perfect politician’s spouse, accompanying her husband through his illustrious career and setting her own ambitions aside.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
17 Apr. 2025
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The scary part is how quickly and naturally this thinking could extend to current employees.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The scariest unknown for women with cancer, after the disease itself, can be their husbands—a staggering number of whom abandon their wives in the wake of a diagnosis.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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President Trump has long celebrated his familial ties to MIT, a prestigious college that has spared no criticism of the administration's policies in recent weeks.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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International students – including at prestigious American universities – have been targeted amid the Trump administration’s larger immigration crackdown.—
Caroll Alvarado,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Redoubtable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redoubtable. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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