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as in formidable
causing fear
at night the child would always imagine that there were fearsome monsters lurking under his bed
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as in intense
extreme in degree, power, or effect
after working all afternoon in the hot sun, I had developed a fearsome thirst
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as in timid
easily frightened
the more fearsome of the two children would only peer at the guests from a distance
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Recent Examples of fearsome
Long ago, Levi and Vega, children of the fearsome captain of the Sea Dragon, grow up on tales of daring seafaring exploits, but there are stories they haven't been told — stories about witches, mermaids and magical maps.
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Sarah Kate Ellis,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Kaila Charles was a frenetic bundle of energy off the bench, scoring a season-high 13 points and giving the Valkyries a fearsome defensive tandem on the wing with Williams.
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Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
Major League Baseball remains the only North American professional sport without a ceiling on team spending, due in large part to the fearsome power of its players’ union.
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David Faris,
TheWeek,
15 June 2026
The Pushing Daisies and Marcella star plays a fearsome and fearless doctor, who along with her second-in-command, registrar Dr Curtis Parker, leads a ragtag group of medical interns on their final chance at Pines Hospital.
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Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
14 June 2026
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Sarah Kate Ellis,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Kaila Charles was a frenetic bundle of energy off the bench, scoring a season-high 13 points and giving the Valkyries a fearsome defensive tandem on the wing with Williams.
—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
Major League Baseball remains the only North American professional sport without a ceiling on team spending, due in large part to the fearsome power of its players’ union.
—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
15 June 2026
The Pushing Daisies and Marcella star plays a fearsome and fearless doctor, who along with her second-in-command, registrar Dr Curtis Parker, leads a ragtag group of medical interns on their final chance at Pines Hospital.
—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fearsome
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England faces a formidable challenge against Mexico in the FIFA World Cup knockout round, playing at Estadio Azteca, 7,220 feet above sea level.
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However, there is arguably no matchup currently more daunting than a game against this formidable France side.
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Indie Shakes managing director David Melville distills his production around scenes of intense conflict.
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As the planet warms, extreme heat events are becoming more common, intense and long-lasting.
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But where the Baron is timid and bumbling, Krasznahorkai is expansive, charming, and courtly.
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Playing Mary Bennet — Elizabeth’s younger and more timid sister — Bruccoleri set out to portray the coming of age story of a Regency woman.
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That year, the Potomac River turned violent, as intense, heavy rains pushed the water to a terrifying, near-record flood level of 60,000 cubic feet per second.
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Just like waiting for the release of the bull, the ride vehicle will pause for three seconds before a terrifying 285-foot drop.
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Its young people are increasingly educated and ambitious but many are frustrated over fierce competition for limited jobs.
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The Pride and Angel City have established a fierce rivalry in their short history.
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Authorities say the scary situation happened at the end of a ride on May 10.
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As a child life specialist, Hartz’s job is to make the hospital experience less scary.
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The hypocrisy is stunning, and frightening.
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Yes, the Scots played poorly, but Brazil’s brilliant roster of attacking talent capitalized on mistakes with frightening efficiency.
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The jockeys take on months of intensive training in order to ride in the Ladies’ Race.
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On the flip side, semiconductor manufacturing is one of the most complex and energy-intensive industrial processes in the world, with emissions projected to reach 277 million metric tons of CO₂ equivalent by 2030.
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“Fearsome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fearsome. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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