emboldened
adjective
em·bold·ened
im-ˈbōl-dənd 
: made bold or bolder : instilled with boldness, courage, or resolution
"This is the way it's gonna be," Stoddard announced. He had reason to feel emboldened. So far, Tom Murphy and Dan Burke had backed his every decision.—
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Ken AulettaIf the participant moves toward the creature, it avoids contact. But if the person doesn't move, the emboldened sprite edges closer and finally lands on an outstretched hand.—Ivars Peterson
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not too surprisingly, rock climbing tends to attract the more emboldened seekers of outdoor adventure
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Ross spoke with The Hill about Trump’s economic team for his second administration, his outlook on tax legislation and why Trump is more emboldened to use tariffs against allies and adversaries alike.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 29 Jan. 2025
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—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2024
California still isn’t a fan, and an emboldened Trump doesn’t give California a cent of federal aid.
—Dr. Alex Gold, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
But what bothered Saleh the most was the emboldened behavior of the officers who came into his store unannounced, searched his store without his permission and then hauled his employees away in the middle of their shifts.
—Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
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Brett Samuels, The Hill, 29 Jan. 2025
For Rhodes, there's enormous potential in what an emboldened country music streaming marketplace can offer.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2024
California still isn’t a fan, and an emboldened Trump doesn’t give California a cent of federal aid.
—Dr. Alex Gold, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
But what bothered Saleh the most was the emboldened behavior of the officers who came into his store unannounced, searched his store without his permission and then hauled his employees away in the middle of their shifts.
—Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Emboldened.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emboldened. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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