commanding
adjective
com·mand·ing
kə-ˈman-diŋ 
1
: drawing attention or priority
a commanding presence
2
: difficult to overcome
a commanding lead
Synonyms
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
These giants paved the way for future trailblazers including Yves Saint Laurent and the commanding presence of luxury conglomerates like LVMH in later decades.
—
Fairchild Studio, WWD, 15 June 2024
Florida held a commanding 4-1 lead before two goals found the back of the net for Edmonton off deflections in the final period.
—Jackson Castellano, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2024
The 2,350-square-foot home sits on the highest point on Eagle Mountain Lake, giving it a commanding view of the surrounding scenery.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2024
Murphy Murphy, 50, holds a commanding lead in the money race for reelection with more than $9 million in the bank.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for commanding 
Fairchild Studio, WWD, 15 June 2024
Florida held a commanding 4-1 lead before two goals found the back of the net for Edmonton off deflections in the final period.
—Jackson Castellano, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2024
The 2,350-square-foot home sits on the highest point on Eagle Mountain Lake, giving it a commanding view of the surrounding scenery.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2024
Murphy Murphy, 50, holds a commanding lead in the money race for reelection with more than $9 million in the bank.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for commanding
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'commanding.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near commanding
Cite this Entry
“Commanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commanding. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share