commanding presence

noun

: a manner which attracts attention

He has a commanding presence when he speaks.

Examples of commanding presence in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Yin to Dangerfield’s yang, with a quiet, commanding presence. — Christine Terrisse, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

Don Seward is a commanding presence as John Utterson, Jekyll’s best friend and lawyer. — Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026

All three of our judges commend him for his commanding presence on the dance floor, and Derek even compares him to Patrick Swayze. — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026

Carrying the show in the early going are Blackk, bringing a quirky and often humorous energy, and Smith, an instantly commanding presence. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for commanding presence

• omnipresence
• pleasance