commanding presence

noun

: a manner which attracts attention
He has a commanding presence when he speaks.

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As the show wound to a close and the models triumphantly returned to the stage, the generational divide seemed best crystallized, under a flurry of pink confetti, in Adriana Lima's commanding presence. Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025 Looped around the necks of models and industry insiders, pendant necklaces had a commanding presence on the runways and the streets. Minty Mellon, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025 Eck has a big, commanding presence, and his personality would play well in a big market. Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025 Capturing his commanding presence was incredibly fun. Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025 Her commanding presence is undeniably powerful, but we’re granted little in which to root her intensity. Blake Simons, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2025 Inside and out the QX80 is defined by dramatic dimensional lines and architectural lighting for a commanding presence. Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025 Jeannie’s commanding presence, on stage and off, is a matter of record. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Aug. 2025 Rocker Molly Martin performed after, captivating with her commanding presence and grunge tracks. Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025

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“Commanding presence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commanding%20presence. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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