bolstered
Americanadjective
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pillowed or cushioned; provided with firm but comfortable support.
The bolstered seats of this car bear-hug you to a point where all you can do is melt into them.
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supported, strengthened, increased, or made more effective.
A bolstered bicycle network will improve mobility for cyclists around the city by creating more connections between routes.
verb
Other Word Forms
- unbolstered adjective
Etymology
Origin of bolstered
Example Sentences
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For much of the recent years’ rally, stocks have been bolstered by the idea of American exceptionalism—that U.S. stocks were worth paying more for because they were ahead of the game.
From Barron's
Pyongyang is now bolstered by expanded military capabilities and newfound diplomatic leverage.
Their success on the ice has bolstered their APAs, and they opted to employ a management company last year to enhance their prospects away form curling.
From BBC
The bullish bond backdrop was further bolstered by economic data, notably a smaller-than-expected rise of 0.2% in the consumer price index for January—the smallest increase since July.
From Barron's
The bullish bond backdrop was further bolstered by economic data, notably a smaller-than-expected rise of 0.2% in the consumer price index for January—the smallest increase since July.
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