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.
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Asian stocks broadly rose Tuesday morning as hopes for a new U.S.-Iran ceasefire bolstered investor appetite for risky assets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
It launched the caregiver-leave benefit and bolstered the perk with training for managers to help them work with direct reports who are caring for a loved one.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
His father had searched tirelessly for his wife and daughter, his hope bolstered when he found the family’s dog alive.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
The EU has a bolstered legal weaponry to tackle harmful online content for children, which makes the European Commission the bloc's digital watchdog.
From Barron's ● Jul. 6, 2026
Despite the carpenters’ strike and all the work yet to be done, Burnham felt optimistic, his mood bolstered by the fine weather.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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