commanding
Example Sentences
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If Mingus incorporated the personalities of his musicians within his commanding voice as composer, Blakey crafted a signature sound through music written mostly by his band’s members.
South: Newsom is a masterful communicator, has great stage presence, cuts a commanding figure and can hold an audience in the palm of his hand when he’s really on.
From Los Angeles Times
All his works are commanding presences, while some seem to be straining to be larger than they are.
Best known for stylish, commanding turns in the “Charlie’s Angels” and “Kill Bill” movies and in TV series such as “Ally McBeal” and “Elementary,” she’s a revelation here.
From Los Angeles Times
She was included in the team of the tournament following a string of commanding performances that included another two shootout saves in the quarter-finals.
From BBC
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