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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Swiss luxury group Richemont reported better-than-expected sales for its most recent quarter, bolstered by its jewelry business and despite a volatile market for the luxury sector.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
She advances the argument that previously demand for U.S. government debt was countercyclical and bolstered the dollar in times of recession or risk asset turbulence.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 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
Quantinuum boasts a customer pipeline spanning industries like financial services, telecommunications, and automotive, only bolstered by a recent federal endorsement.
From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026
And then the three of us are laughing again, exhilarated, bolstered together in our defiance.
From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson
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