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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  • England faces a formidable challenge against Mexico in the FIFA World Cup knockout round, playing at Estadio Azteca, 7,220 feet above sea level.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • However, there is arguably no matchup currently more daunting than a game against this formidable France side.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
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  • To mark the occasion of America’s centennial, the people of Taunton, Massachusetts, invited James Russell Lowell—distinguished poet, founding editor of The Atlantic—to compose and read an ode for the Fourth of July.
    — Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026
  • Tom Tugendhat, a Conservative, is a member of the British Parliament and a distinguished fellow at the Hudson Institute.
    — Tom Tugendhat, Washington Post, 2 July 2026
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  • But getting that fissile material off the launchpad safely remains a terrifying engineering hurdle.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
  • After Weyland-Yutani’s spaceship collides with Prodigy City, Wendy and the other hybrids encounter mysterious life forms more terrifying than anyone could have ever imagined.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 9 July 2026
Definition of terrifying
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  • Allen scored the Emmy nomination for outstanding guest actress in a drama series for her role as Roxie Hamler, a terminally ill cancer patient who arrives at the emergency room after breaking her leg and suffering from seizures.
    — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026
  • The nominees for the 78th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards were unveiled Wednesday, with Hollywood honoring a slew of new shows and setting up what’s expected to be a battle among two legends in the race for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series.
    — Dan Heching, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
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  • Spain are a more understated attacking unit, and there’s a sense that while Lamine Yamal has been excellent, there is another gear for the Barcelona 18-year-old to find, which is fairly frightening for everyone else.
    — Nick Miller, New York Times, 4 July 2026
  • For millions of individuals and businesses who rely on professional preparers, the answer portends a frightening prospect if the return preparer is dishonest.
    — Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
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  • The guest spot marked his first time on a soap opera over his illustrious decades-long career.
    — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
  • Lionel Messi leads all players with eight goals this year and set the World Cup record at 21 — and counting — in his illustrious career.
    — Stephen Whyno, Twin Cities, 8 July 2026
Definition of illustrious
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  • The Show Has Largely Lost Its Fear Factor The first and second seasons of From were scary.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • France’s starting lineup is scary and their depth isn’t any less terrifying, and this is without Liverpool’s Hugo Ekitike who is currently sidelined through injury.
    — Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of scary
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  • It was published by the prestigious Paris publishing house Gallimard in 1946, but sold poorly and received no reviews.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 9 July 2026
  • The goal of the aid pledges is to persuade middle-class families that a prestigious private university can be affordable.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 8 July 2026
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