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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Brent Lang, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Since the late 90s, Jungen has forged a name for himself internationally through his commanding sculptural practice.
—News Desk, Artforum, 29 Sep. 2025
Up by 20 points in the third quarter, the Minnesota Lynx failed to take a commanding lead in their WNBA semifinal series Tuesday night.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 24 Sep. 2025
Andersen, who previously worked for the San Antonio Police Department, has ruddy cheeks and a commanding presence.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 16 Sep. 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 8 Oct. 2025.
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