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as in formidable
causing fear
his next opponent, the reigning champion, would be by far the most redoubtable adversary the young boxer had ever faced
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as in distinguished
standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement
a surprising discovery by one of the most redoubtable figures in Egyptian archaeology
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Recent Examples of redoubtable
In recent years, San Francisco, a seven-by-seven-mile port whose population has never exceeded nine hundred thousand, has produced a Vice-President, a Speaker of the House, and a number of redoubtable legislators, making it perhaps the country’s hottest forge for powerful Democrats.
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Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
And the redoubtable Danny Meyer has re-cast the Marriott Marquis Hotel’s vast revolving restaurant on the 47th floor as The View, where lobster spaghetti alla carbonara sells for $42, Prime rib goes for $69, ribeye for $74 and a non-alcohol Shirley Temple cocktail for $16.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
There’s a standard framing device — Baranov, retired, is interviewed in his country home by an American author (the redoubtable Jeffrey Wright).
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 31 Aug. 2025
Low multiple tech like Bullpen name Cisco Systems or the redoubtable IBM makes sense.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 23 June 2025
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Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
And the redoubtable Danny Meyer has re-cast the Marriott Marquis Hotel’s vast revolving restaurant on the 47th floor as The View, where lobster spaghetti alla carbonara sells for $42, Prime rib goes for $69, ribeye for $74 and a non-alcohol Shirley Temple cocktail for $16.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
There’s a standard framing device — Baranov, retired, is interviewed in his country home by an American author (the redoubtable Jeffrey Wright).
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 31 Aug. 2025
Low multiple tech like Bullpen name Cisco Systems or the redoubtable IBM makes sense.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for redoubtable
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Yahoo will be competing against a familiar foil in Google, which remains the same formidable force that spelled the company's demise 20 years ago and has been progressively layering more AI into its search engine with its Gemini technology.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Then finding the players who can execute them has made UConn the sport’s most formidable force.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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About Christopher Jackson Jackson has built a distinguished Broadway career spanning nearly three decades.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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Each episode offers intimate, in-depth conversations with distinguished voices from across the literary landscape—about their lives, their work, and the ideas that shape both.—
Jarrett Earnest,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Mar. 2026
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The terrifying cadence of airstrikes shapes daily life in Tehran.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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But beneath the ice, something terrifying has awakened.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
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Tarris Reed, the regional’s most outstanding player, scored 26.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2026
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Shawsheen Tech wrestling star and Billerica resident James Tildsley finished fourth in the 152-pound division to cap one of the most outstanding high school careers in Massachusetts history.—
Barry Scanlon,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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The findings are stark, even frightening.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
23 Mar. 2026
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During one frightening allergic reaction, her child’s body erupts in hives and her breathing becomes labored, sending the family rushing to emergency care.—
Rhoda Feng,
Vulture,
23 Mar. 2026
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While the area's illustrious history still draws tourists, many Boston residents have gravitated toward other parts of the city, leaving the marketplace quieter than when it was first revamped 50 years ago.—
Aaron Parseghian,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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It’s been a long path to get to a point where Self could even consider the end of his illustrious career; the Oklahoma native never had to leave the greater Midwest.—
PJ Green
March 23,
Kansas City Star,
23 Mar. 2026
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The scariest reality may be that most defense innovation comes from desperation.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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Robbing a bank was a bit scary, because the owners of the bank wanted to be in the thing.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
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Restaurant owners express elation, hoping the prestigious nod will elevate their cultural heritage and inspire others to seek out authentic cuisines.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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Barnes International launched a similar division in 2023 to offer yacht brokerage, management, and charter services alongside its global portfolio of prestigious properties.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Redoubtable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redoubtable. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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