Thesaurus results for EMPOWERMENT

empowerment

noun

im-ˈpau̇(-ə)r-mənt

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 Community leaders, entrepreneurs, and local residents gathered in Brookhaven to celebrate Women's History Month during the 15th annual event, a daylong program focused on leadership, wellness, and community empowerment. —

Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026 International Women's Day celebrates empowerment, independence and resilience. —

Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026 And along with gender and empowerment, there’s also something about having bright colors and a lot of grief on stage that interests me. —

Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026 The nonprofit built around empowerment initiatives and inspiring hope and connection in Coeur d’Alene and Washington’s Spokane County is now into its third year. —

Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for empowerment

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Noun

At issue are California’s Advanced Clean Cars II regulations, which were adopted in 2022 and established several requirements for automakers, including the 2035 zero-emission sales mandate.

— Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Ellison bought the anti-woke, pro-Israel Free Press and installed its founder atop CBS News with a mandate to shake up the network.

— Max Tani, semafor.com, 12 Mar. 2026