redoubtable

adjective

ri-ˈdau̇-tə-bəl How to pronounce redoubtable (audio)
Definition of redoubtablenext
1
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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2
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 But Clement’s most precious souvenirs are those left by his father Dave, a redoubtable full-back in the Queens Park Rangers team pipped to the league championship by Liverpool in 1976. — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 24 Mar. 2026 But then their pity slowly metastasized into a creeping worry as the redoubtable reptile stood his ground. — Literary Hub, 25 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 See All Example Sentences for redoubtable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redoubtable
  1. formidable
  2. distinguished
  3. terrifying
  4. outstanding
  5. frightening
  6. illustrious
  7. scary
  8. prestigious
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  • Anyone in the bout would make a formidable champion, but given Flair’s lengthy history with Ripley, that is the most high-profile unification bout WWE could possibly do down the road.
    — Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The episode reveals the formidable powers available to a president to target his enemies.
    — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026
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  • Why make an honest attempt at distinguished music with such cheeky components?
    — Billie Bugara, Pitchfork, 27 July 2026
  • Another distinguished guest is Bénédicte Epinay, executive director of Comité Colbert and a representative of the European Cultural and Creative Industries Alliance (ECCIA), which represents seven European luxury and creative industry organizations.
    — Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of distinguished
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  • Pinnock, in particular, is at his best here, showcasing a diabolical cruelty and terrifying manipulation, elevating the story and the show to a different level.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 31 July 2026
  • Here's a selection of spectacular photos of the July Buck Moon 2026 captured alongside gorgeous natural landscapes, terrifying wildfires and stunning cityscapes from around the world.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of terrifying
Adjective
  • Hawley criticized Fauci for accepting cash prizes from nonprofits that award money to people for outstanding achievements in given fields and for his embrace of celebrity at the height of the pandemic.
    — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026
  • Each being an outstanding and influential wine producing family, their collective power as a group is unparalleled.
    — Yuri Shima, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of outstanding
Adjective
  • His solution was to ride at a frightening pace from the outset of stages, hoping to shed his rival from his back wheel — an approach that rewarded him with king of the mountains points throughout the Tour’s final week.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 26 July 2026
  • The most frightening scenario to many officials on both sides of the border is that the United States might use Rocha’s case as a pretext to strike Mexico.
    — Kevin Sieff, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026
Definition of frightening
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  • But illustrious affiliations are no longer necessary to gain an audience.
    — James Kirchick, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026
  • The Norwegian has an illustrious history with the European Championship — winning the 1500m/5000m double at the last three editions in Berlin 2018, Munich 2022 and Roma 2024.
    — Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 27 July 2026
Definition of illustrious
Adjective
  • The Bang Bang Gang shifted momentum, but sent Clark Connors crashing onto the steel steps in a legitimately scary spot.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Video footage obtained by PEOPLE shows the scary moment the slingshot-style ride malfunctioned as one of the wires that attaches to the car appears to abruptly snap off.
    — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026
Definition of scary
Adjective
  • The film’s story is said to follow a young dancer at an elite ballet school who finally earns the lead in a prestigious recital, but her focus is shattered by a family tragedy.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 30 July 2026
  • Today’s next generation of aspiring leaders is looking for more than a lucrative payout or a prestigious title.
    — Corey McQuade, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
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