commanding presence
noun
: a manner which attracts attention
He has a commanding presence when he speaks.
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With his gruff yet commanding presence and behind-the-scenes manipulation of power, Mr. Kissinger exerted uncommon influence on global affairs under Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford, earning both vilification and the Nobel Peace Prize.
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Nancy Benac, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Nov. 2023
Less known is her commanding presence in the courtroom, a reflection of her extensive trial experience and an upbringing in a prominent Jamaican family.
—Robert Draper, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2023
The campaign has gone viral, in large part due to the rapper’s commanding presence and neo-pinup-girl charm.
—Nick Remsen, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2023
Nancy Benac, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Nov. 2023
Less known is her commanding presence in the courtroom, a reflection of her extensive trial experience and an upbringing in a prominent Jamaican family.
—Robert Draper, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2023
The campaign has gone viral, in large part due to the rapper’s commanding presence and neo-pinup-girl charm.
—Nick Remsen, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2023
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“Commanding presence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commanding%20presence. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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