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
Theodore Bunzel, Foreign Affairs, 30 May 2025
That promise could well be an empty one; Xi may not be willing or even able to restrain an emboldened Putin.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 19 Feb. 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
An emboldened European Council should extend qualified majority voting to more policy areas, as recommended in the Draghi report.
—Theodore Bunzel, Foreign Affairs, 30 May 2025
That promise could well be an empty one; Xi may not be willing or even able to restrain an emboldened Putin.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 19 Feb. 2025
Verb
In recent years, some local communities have been emboldened to pass their own anti-trans policies.
—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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emboldened
Adjective
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Memorable, inventive, and fully deserving of its place on the list, this one’s for the adventurous.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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There have been conflicts between rideshare drivers and taxis in the past, so consider sticking with a reputable taxi or car service, However, the more adventurous can rent a car to explore nearby cenotes, ruins, and regional highlights.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
Verb
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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.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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What inspired you to start the Latinx Education Collaborative?—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In today’s opinions newsletter: What worries Arizona farmers, the state’s first Turquoise Alert and a daring canal rescue.—
Joanna Allhands,
AZCentral.com,
26 July 2025
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The series follows the daring exploits of Tamar Rabinyan, a highly-skilled Mossad agent dispatched to the Iranian capital to undermine the mullahs’ burgeoning nuclear weapons program.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
25 July 2025
Verb
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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.—
Riley Beggin,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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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.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The film, a bold, tender Mexican road movie, will have its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival‘s Horizons section.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
24 July 2025
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Patience is the ultimate virtue Thanks to the three biggest decisions Ujiri made in the 13 months leading up to the title — the firing of Dwane Casey, the trade for Kawhi Leonard and the deadline trade for Marc Gasol — Ujiri gained a reputation for bold, abrupt decision-making.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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That means listening to the courageous parents and former yeshiva students who have spoken out and sounded the alarm — and being willing to stand up to entrenched interests when the stakes are as high as a child’s future.—
Adina Mermelstein Konikoff,
New York Daily News,
22 July 2025
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In tennis, Billie Jean King was a courageous first.—
Shelley Zalis,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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Psychological Safety and Bravery Fuel Growth Creating an environment of psychological safety and building the capability of brave communication is the winning combination.—
Jill Schulman,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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The tragic loss of a brave police officer and innocent civilians is far too common.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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Our evolution lives in fabric, form and fearless self-expression.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
25 July 2025
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At the top were leaders like the character played by Matthew McConaughey—fast-talking, endlessly confident, seemingly fearless.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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“Emboldened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emboldened. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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