Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for bolster. Search instead for holstern.
Definitions

bolster

[bohl-ster] / ˈboʊl stər /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

But a massive ramp-up in defence and infrastructure spending may be offsetting the conflict's impact and helping to bolster business morale, analysts said.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

After the public fallout from Callais, the justices went on press tours to bolster the court’s legitimacy.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

On Monday evening, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that his office had secured a fire management assistance grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to bolster the response to the Sandy fire.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

If tech founders want to stand out in an increasingly saturated and flattened market, they must bolster brilliant ideas by leaning on the one quality AI can’t emulate: humanity.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

“Giddy-yap, Rainbow!” she cried aloud, to bolster her nerve, and also to warn any passersby of her wobbly, swerving approach.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood




Vocabulary lists containing bolster


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "bolster" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com