commanding

adjective

com·mand·ing kə-ˈman-diŋ

Synonyms of commanding next

: drawing attention or priority

a commanding presence

: difficult to overcome

a commanding lead

commandingly

kə-ˈman-diŋ-lē

adverb

Examples of commanding in a Sentence

He has a very commanding voice. She holds a commanding lead in the polls. Our team was in a commanding position as the game neared its end. The castle is in a commanding position at the top of the hill. The hill provides a commanding view of the surrounding countryside.

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In District 10, which Mahan represented before becoming mayor, George Casey has defeated incumbent Arjun Batra after jumping out to a commanding lead and winning 57.8% of the vote in his district, according to Friday evening’s vote tally by the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters. —

Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024 Gallego took a commanding early lead over Lake in the initial results. —

Richard Ruelas, The Arizona Republic, 8 Nov. 2024 Hochman, who polls long predicted would oust Gascón, held a commanding 23-point lead based on early returns, outpacing the progressive incumbent by more than half a million votes. —

James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024 Much like the Lion’s commanding presence, this wine shines at any gathering, with its lively bubbles and fruity aromas. —

Noel Burgess, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for commanding