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Common collocations with formidable in American Collocation

formidable adjective

US /ˈfɔrmɪdəb(ə)l/

very

so
truly
very

They have built up a truly formidable reputation as the hottest live band in Britain.

rather

fairly
pretty
quite
rather

The foothills of the Italian Alps form a pretty formidable barrier.

opponent

adversary
competitor
enemy
foe
opponent
opposition
rival

He is a formidable opponent for anyone daring to break the law.

obstacle

barrier
obstacle

There are formidable obstacles to such claims ever succeeding in court.

task

challenge
task

Caring for a seriously injured casualty in a remote area is a formidable challenge.

quality

intellect
presence
reputation
talent

Their set featured Bob singing solo, showcasing his formidable singing talent.

group

array
line-up

There will be a formidable array of top speakers at the conference.

power or powerful person or group

force
power

Carthage had become the most formidable force in the Western Mediterranean.

The article demonstrates the formidable force of modern multinational corporations.