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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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More than 30 years ago, Anna and her manager and trusted companion, Betsy Samson (a formidable Denise Burse), fled to Europe on the heels of a highbrow scandal.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Sure, Carpenter’s cut-the-ruggers are pizzazzing with their flips and cartwheels, but the Grande gang make formidable dance foes in the Sharks and Jets sense of the word.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
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In 2014, he was selected to receive a lifetime achievement award for distinguished achievement in television direction from the Directors Guild of America.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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Patriotism And Nationalism Are Not Identical Political philosophers and historians have long distinguished patriotism from nationalism.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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This terrifying, wondrous circle spinning around us here on Earth.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 June 2026
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What would be terrifying is to not have that opportunity.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Parts of the region visually resemble Lake Tahoe, thanks to gorgeous lakes, elevation changes, and a variety of excellent golf courses that are perpetually in outstanding condition.—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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There will be a lasting impact on economic growth as the country faces a long process resolving outstanding costs, according to analysts.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
21 June 2026
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Earlier movie versions have managed the story’s most frightening moments with the limited technology available at the time—much plastic and spongy stuff; monsters in process shots looming over little men; papier-mâché boulders flung from hilltops.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
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Even more frightening, the percentage exceeded 50% in many groups, including insects, terrestrial vertebrates, and marine species.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
21 June 2026
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The inspiring voyage aboard one of the world’s most illustrious ships, in many ways a mirror of the Titanic, helped shape his life.—
Veronica Hinke,
Baltimore Sun,
14 June 2026
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Broderick was nominated for a Golden Globe for his playful portrayal in the movie, and despite his illustrious career post-Bueller, Ferris has remained Broderick's most recognizable role.—
Emma Urdangen,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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There were some scary moments at the nest earlier in the spring when viewers watched one of the eaglets, then just named USS 11, swallow a fishhook.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Exciting but scary findings During another of the key microplastics studies published so far, researchers at the University of Rhode Island tested mice that had been modified to include a gene, APOE4, linked to Alzheimer’s disease.—
Michael Hawthorne,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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What that should lead to is Gable defeating Penta, one of the greatest lucha libre stars of all-time, for the prestigious Intercontinental Championship at SummerSlam.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The Life Ahead which represented a return to the screen for Ponti’s legendary mother, Sophia Loren who received Italy’s prestigious David di Donatello Award for Best Actress.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
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“Redoubtable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redoubtable. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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