as in mandate
the granting of power to perform various acts or duties
the empowerment of her husband to make medical decisions on her behalf is clearly stated in her living will
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Recent Examples of empowerment
In an era defined by player empowerment and NIL deals, Sumrall is also refreshingly blunt about the realities of compensation.
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Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
With Johnson, a DSU alumna, at the forefront alongside the support and leadership of Van-Ess, the school embodies the principles of reinvestment, legacy and collective empowerment that define HBCU culture.
—Dontaira Terrell, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Lulu, whose big numbers are anthems of empowerment and friendship, is given room to really shine in this show, and Abraham does.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 27 Feb. 2026
The Grant reflects Pandora’s commitment to championing women’s empowerment, self expression, and creative independence.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2026
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Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
With Johnson, a DSU alumna, at the forefront alongside the support and leadership of Van-Ess, the school embodies the principles of reinvestment, legacy and collective empowerment that define HBCU culture.
—Dontaira Terrell, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Lulu, whose big numbers are anthems of empowerment and friendship, is given room to really shine in this show, and Abraham does.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 27 Feb. 2026
The Grant reflects Pandora’s commitment to championing women’s empowerment, self expression, and creative independence.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for empowerment
Noun
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But instead of helping the Postal Service, Steiner said regulators and Congress have imposed costly mandates.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2026
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The company argues any retail coin program is a mint and exceeds the Texas Bullion Depository’s mandate.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
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Most high schools offer dual credit courses taught by high school teachers who’ve gained accreditation in the subject.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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Thor Metals is a legitimate precious metals dealer with BBB accreditation and strong ratings on Trustpilot.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Empowerment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empowerment. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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