His combined abilities in diverse areas made him an authoritative presence in any discussion.

The huge scale of the sculpture contributes to the figure's threatening and authoritative presence as the young hero is shown keeping watch over the city.

At this moment, with authoritative presence weakened, the colonists mount a rebellion.

But that may have been Drosselmeier's joke, for he soon became a mercurial, magical and authoritative presence who guided the children into a world of dreams.

He has an authoritative presence, but he smiles.

The element of surprise, together with his physical strength, authoritative presence and unwavering conviction, inclined the assailants to obey.

Despite his small stature, he had an authoritative presence like that of his father.

How to establish an authoritative presence?

Today it is easier to see that there is no place for such a sturdy, authoritative presence in the decentralized world of television news.

However, despite his authoritative presence, he has the tendency of falling to pieces at the (literal) drop of a hat.