emboldened
Example Sentences
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But this time, many of the most prominent conservative commentators felt emboldened enough to openly criticize the administration’s actions.
From Slate • Mar. 5, 2026
That is because families feel newly emboldened to denounce the arrests of their loved ones.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026
"But this never deterred me, instead, it emboldened me to continue the struggle."
From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026
A Church of Ireland minister has said she hopes churches "feel emboldened to counteract racism whenever they see it".
From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026
There are lots of nights out in Berlin when, emboldened by a good-value Rioja, I forget my physical predicament and allow myself to hope.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
