commanding
adjective
com·mand·ing
kə-ˈman-diŋ 
1
: drawing attention or priority
a commanding presence
2
: difficult to overcome
a commanding lead
Examples of commanding in a Sentence
He has a very commanding voice.
She holds a commanding lead in the polls.
Our team was in a commanding position as the game neared its end.
The castle is in a commanding position at the top of the hill.
The hill provides a commanding view of the surrounding countryside.
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Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
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The 8-2 Eagles hold a commanding NFC East lead over the 4-5-1 Cowboys.
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Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
Pinot Gris Pinot Grigio’s spicier, more commanding sibling.
—Anna Lee C. Iijima, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Nov. 2025
This is not to slight Cynthia Erivo, who is also gifted and a commanding presence.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 21 Nov. 2025
The 8-2 Eagles hold a commanding NFC East lead over the 4-5-1 Cowboys.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for commanding
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“Commanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commanding. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.
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