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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. 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 See All Example Sentences for redoubtable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redoubtable
Adjective
  • Connecticut’s offense is formidable, but its defense is suspect.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
  • In the vast plains of North America, a formidable predator once reigned supreme.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Patrick Henry’s legacy Henry went on to have a distinguished career in Virginia state politics, including serving five one-year terms as governor.
    Cassandra Good, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Mar. 2025
  • The International Documentary Association is adding a quartet of distinguished members of the nonfiction film community to its board of directors.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Adjective
  • The show was also a huge hit, scoring 61 Emmy nominations in just three seasons, and winning 13, including outstanding comedy series.
    Keith Langston, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
  • One person was arrested at the scene of the search for outstanding warrants and a drug charge unrelated to the original case, according to the statement.
    Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • While studying a rare species whose mating call appears to be the frightening shrieks the team has been hearing in the woods, the pair hired Kodiak (McHale) as their guide.
    Glenn Garner, Deadline, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Granted that a 1 degree Celsius change in world average temperature can translate into a 4-degree Celsius increase in some of the most climate precarious countries, this last scenario is frightening.
    Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • His own children — particularly Anjelica and Danny — have gone on to illustrious acting careers with John also directing Anjelica to Oscar gold in Prizzi's Honor (1985).
    James Mercadante, EW.com, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Now over 30 years into their illustrious career, Deerhoof are back with their 20th studio album.
    Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Kwong grew up hearing stories of every kind about Manzanar—scary, sad, funny and infuriating.
    Rachel Ng, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Mar. 2025
  • The Athletic’s Steve Madeley has produced a slightly scary overview of the 16 months before the next World Cup starts.
    Phil Hay, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Read: Conan O’Brien understood the assignment The comedian’s staunch love for the goofiest non sequiturs means he’s guaranteed to use them on even the most prestigious stage.
    David Sims, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2025
  • The competition that followed turned Nature’s Best Photography into one of the most prestigious awards programs in the world.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025

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“Redoubtable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redoubtable. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.

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