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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An emboldened Rouhani is back in the spotlight, giving speeches and defending his time in office.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2025
Look for an emboldened council to wage more battles in 2025.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
If Trump threatens to cut aid to Ukraine, Putin will be even more emboldened to keep fighting, not end his invasion; advancing armies rarely stop fighting when their opponent is about to become weaker.
—Michael McFaul, Foreign Affairs, 12 Dec. 2024
Saudi Arabia, the world’s top oil exporter, which has pushed against ambitious action at past climate summits, seemed even more emboldened in Baku, publicly and explicitly rejecting any reference to oil, coal and gas in the deal.
—Laura Paddison, CNN, 23 Nov. 2024
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Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2025
Look for an emboldened council to wage more battles in 2025.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
If Trump threatens to cut aid to Ukraine, Putin will be even more emboldened to keep fighting, not end his invasion; advancing armies rarely stop fighting when their opponent is about to become weaker.
—Michael McFaul, Foreign Affairs, 12 Dec. 2024
Saudi Arabia, the world’s top oil exporter, which has pushed against ambitious action at past climate summits, seemed even more emboldened in Baku, publicly and explicitly rejecting any reference to oil, coal and gas in the deal.
—Laura Paddison, CNN, 23 Nov. 2024
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“Emboldened.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emboldened. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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