as in adventurous
inclined or willing to take risks
not too surprisingly, rock climbing tends to attract the more emboldened seekers of outdoor adventure
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as in inspired
to fill with courage or strength of purpose
his poor showing in his first swim meet just emboldened him to train even harder
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Recent Examples of emboldened
Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 3 Apr. 2025
Levin said this could have happened because some people felt emboldened to express their bigotry in ways that wouldn't constitute a crime, particularly as social media platforms loosened curbs on hate speech.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
Calmatters, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
Moreover, the clubs were likely emboldened in their negotiating positions by knowing that the players could not resort to antitrust litigation.
—Chris Deubert, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
County commissioners, who voted unanimously in support of the resolution, spoke during the meeting of an emboldened and growing wolf population with little to no fear of humans.
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In recent years, some local communities have been emboldened to pass their own anti-trans policies.
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The park is now a stop for the more adventurous sightseers, or researchers cataloging the species that call the island home.—
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Sometimes gratitude came easily, such as when Deb helped their kids, who were picky eaters, become more adventurous.—
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Take a dive into the deep end, and keep scrolling to shop more one-piece bathing suits inspired by Kate Hudson now.—
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What inspired you to start the Latinx Education Collaborative?—
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Another suspect has been arrested in connection with a massive New Orleans jailbreak involving 10 inmates, who pulled off their daring escape earlier this week by slipping out a hole carved behind a prison toilet.—
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Their absences seemed an eerie reminder that the troubled motion picture economy could no longer sustain either their soaring production budgets or their daring aspirations.—
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The party has dismissed the raucous town halls in conservative districts as the work of liberal activist groups, which have encouraged people to flood public forums in an attempt to highlight frustrations with the administration.—
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Before the Democratic National Convention in 1912, McCombs encouraged prominent journalists and editors to write articles supportive of Wilson's nomination.—
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This is maximalism to a T: a big stripe, a ruffle detail, a bold contrast.—
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While some men gravitate toward bold logos or avant-garde streetwear, Powers advises balance.—
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In her courageous testimony, Ventura described the myriad means by which Combs achieved and maintained power and control over her during their decade-long relationship.—
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While there are many other ways to foster courageous leadership, these three are evergreen.—
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Many leaders want breakthrough thinking yet fail to set the conditions for people to feel brave enough to contribute.—
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Despite those scares, Ramon was brave enough to push out and defend in the opposition half.—
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Inspired by the fearless warrior women of Norse mythology, the Golden State Valkyries represent strength, confidence, and forward momentum.—
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Star Wars fans can be a finicky bunch, but Tony Gilroy has been fearless, much like the series creator George Lucas, in delivering to them.—
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“Emboldened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emboldened. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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