fearsome

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

During an October fashion shoot, Verse, the Rams’ 25-year-old star edge rusher, met Grier, at 93 the only living member of the Fearsome Foursome.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2025

Fearsome black late summer clouds accelerated the fall of darkness.

From BBC • May 13, 2024

Fearsome defense has long been the calling card of the No. 8 Quakers, and this winter has been no different.

From Washington Post • Jan. 7, 2023

Fearsome on the field, the players were remembered as sweet young boys.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 24, 2022

“Regibald du Burgh! I, Archivist Werfel, formerly in the service of His Fearsome Majesty Ghohg the Protector, am the host and guardian of Brangwain Spurge. He is a guest in my home.”

From "The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge" by M.T. Anderson and Eugene Yelchin