emboldened
Example Sentences
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Back then, widespread layoffs and furloughs pushed some people to go into business for themselves, while others were emboldened to quit working for The Man during an office hiatus.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026
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
The detainees have been emboldened by the changes beyond the wire, she says.
From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026
With my mind on Turner, I do transcend; I feel so emboldened I could leave anything behind in peace after the session.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026
But his words emboldened her, as did the pride in his face.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
