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
Alexander Smith, NBC News, 6 Oct. 2024
And so when a country is able to get away with so much, Israel has become emboldened to break more legal and moral boundaries, and impunity never corrects itself.
—Abc News, ABC News, 25 Sep. 2024
Josef Federman, TIME, 1 Oct. 2024
Arne Slot has emboldened Konate by starting in five league games.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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And abroad, Jews have been confronted with an emboldened and metastasizing antisemitism.
—Alexander Smith, NBC News, 6 Oct. 2024
And so when a country is able to get away with so much, Israel has become emboldened to break more legal and moral boundaries, and impunity never corrects itself.
—Abc News, ABC News, 25 Sep. 2024
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Israel launches risky phase of fighting Israel has been emboldened by its recent battlefield gains against Hezbollah and appears intent on delivering a knockout blow to its archenemy.
—Josef Federman, TIME, 1 Oct. 2024
Arne Slot has emboldened Konate by starting in five league games.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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Chances are good our adventurous readers have taken a trip that’s right up your alley — and then shared not only their travel adventures but their practical tips, too.Jackie Burrell, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
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While best known for its flashy entertainment and adventurous activities — from bumper cars and ice skating to surfing and indoor skydiving simulators — Royal Caribbean offers something for all types of travelers.Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2024
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Dunn was inspired to visit the site by photos from social media, like many others.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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The contest was inspired by the introduction of the Lancashire heeler into the National Dog Show for the first time this year.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Mai appeared in a daring backless dress with a high halter neck.Catherine Santino, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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His drumming was essential to the daring leap the Bee Gees made into the disco years, providing an insistent pulse for some of the decade’s most memorable hits.Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2024
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The central bank said it was encouraged by progress in its fight against inflation.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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The ceremonial keg tapping takes place Friday evening, and the weekend lineup includes a German chocolate cake baking contest, a stein hoisting contest, and a chicken dance competition (costumes and creativity encouraged).Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024
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The suited ensemble featured a bold purple hue with a double-breasted blazer and gold buttons.Julia Teti, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
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AllModern Laurene Blackout Curtain Panel $45 $40 Wayfair There’s something timeless about a bold windowpane pattern.Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 19 Nov. 2024
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Campbell famously established a courageous tone in his introductory press conference and then backed it up on the field, going for it on 118 fourth downs between 2021 and 2023, 14 more attempts than any other team during that span.Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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Lemon Bay, a Cinderella team that was below .500 in its regular season, was courageous but unable to match Bishop Moore’s big hitters, seniors Anika Groom (Georgia Tech commit) and Leah McDonald (UNF).Buddy Collings, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Nov. 2024
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This too carries a whiff of desperation, as though people are intentionally putting on a brave face and shoving forward symbols of our collective creativity and togetherness.Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 21 Nov. 2024
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The game's protagonist is as brave and strong as the original, yes, but much more chipper, with a quip, joke or pun for almost every interaction.Felecia Wellington Radel, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
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Their mission is to provide fearless representation and unrivaled results, especially in personal injury cases where victims face opponents that many are hesitant to confront.Chris Gallagher, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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At her Kiln leaving party, her colleagues projected a word cloud: inspirational, brave, fearless, enthusiastic, caring, champion, and kind all appeared in big letters.Sarah Crompton, Vogue, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Emboldened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emboldened. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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