How to Use bolster in a Sentence

bolster

1 of 2 noun
  • A little bolster goes a long way.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2025
  • There’s also a bolster around the edges to prevent you from rolling off.
    — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 9 Dec. 2023
  • The seams between bolsters can trap all kinds of tiny grotesqueries.
    — Blake Z. Rong, Esquire, 11 May 2017
  • The seat backs, bolster pillows, and seats are filled with feather down.
    — Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2022
  • The dog really seemed to like resting his head on the bolsters.
    — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 21 Aug. 2023
  • Another user loved the tall bolster that comes with the seat.
    — Nina Huang, PEOPLE.com, 8 Jan. 2022
  • Cloth seats are available in ash (mine, black bolsters with ash contrast stitching) or black.
    — Emma Jayne Williams, star-telegram, 23 June 2018
  • For a playful spin, swap the classic bolster pillow for a trio of disc pillows.
    — Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 5 Apr. 2026
  • The round bolster design is supportive and makes for a stylish-looking bed.
    — Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The bed also features a bolster around three sides that dogs can rest their heads on or lean into while sleeping.
    — Zoe Malin, NBC News, 31 Mar. 2021
  • Reviewers note their dogs enjoy resting their heads on the bolster part of the sofa bed.
    — Dallas News, 22 Dec. 2022
  • Even the seat-cushion bolsters are low enough to not give an annoying wedgie on entry or exit.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2019
  • Choose from six colors and six leg finishes, and add on bolster pillows or a sleep kit if desired.
    — goodhousekeeping.com, 9 June 2023
  • Lie supine on a bolster or large pillow so that your entire back, shoulders, neck and head are supported.
    — Dana Santas, CNN, 19 Sep. 2017
  • The space between the bottom of the bolster and the bottom heel of the blade should allow enough room for your knuckles.
    — Marni Jameson, orlandosentinel.com, 18 Dec. 2020
  • New York wants to start changing that, as well as bolster consumer spending and job creation.
    — Wes Siler, Outside Online, 26 Apr. 2018
  • Many assert that the measure could at the least bolster existing efforts.
    — IndyStar, 18 Jan. 2021
  • Heavy-duty screwdrivers often have a wrench bolster formed into the handle.
    — Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 29 June 2023
  • Queen beds can easily hold two queen pillows and two queen shams, plus two to three accent pillows or a single bolster.
    — Carla Jordan, ELLE Decor, 10 Nov. 2008
  • The front seats have a wide base and supportive side bolster, but their back cushions are too narrow for some occupants.
    — Greg S. Fink, Car and Driver, 8 June 2023
  • Firm front seats were adequate for around town, while the generous side bolsters were comforting in sharp turns.
    — Star-Telegram, star-telegram.com, 3 June 2017
  • Comfort, or a carbon-fiber racing seat, with aggressive side bolsters.
    — Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • It’s all enhanced by the couch’s attractive leather straps, which secure the rounded bolster pillow on one side.
    — Jenna Clark, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Feb. 2024
  • The softer standard sport seats, with still-generous side bolsters that held us snugly in place, are far more agreeable.
    — Mike Sutton, Car and Driver, 2 Apr. 2023
  • Deciding whether to buy a bed with the bolster is often something that owners grapple with when buying a bed.
    — Nina Huang, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Mar. 2021
  • Give your fur baby the ultimate snuggle spot with this bolster dog bed with a removable cover.
    — Jessica Moore, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
  • The design of the wide, tapered bolster made this knife easy to grip and seriously comfortable to use.
    — Valerie Li Stack, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2020
  • Most chef’s knives are either 8 or 10 inches long, from the bolster (where the blade meets the handle) to the tip of the blade.
    — Katie Workman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2023
  • The bolster has a unique size and shape to provide deep physical vibrations that pulse evenly throughout your body.
    — Popular Science, 10 Sep. 2020
  • With upholstered tufting and a bolster pillow, the vibrant daybed makes a cozy spot for lounging or napping.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Oct. 2022

bolster

2 of 2 verb
  • She is thinking of ways to bolster her career.
  • She came with me to bolster my confidence.
  • The desire to bolster the squad is clear.
    — Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
  • The team could look to bolster the group in free agency.
    — Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
  • The team made two major trades to bolster both sides of the ball.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Having these on hand can bolster your case for a higher price.
    — Josh Jacquot, Quartz, 7 Feb. 2024
  • That vague move also seemed to bolster what Roach had said.
    — Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 15 June 2026
  • Sean has bolstered a boys team that already had a strong group of seniors.
    — Steve Millar, Daily Southtown, 12 Oct. 2017
  • Two pieces of research from the summer bolster my case.
    — Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
  • The city hopes that this project will bolster future bike networks.
    — Linnea Lipson, The Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2020
  • The area rec programs helped bolster the high school numbers.
    — Pat Stoetzer, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 5 Nov. 2019
  • Two new venues are opening this year to bolster the city’s live-music draw.
    — Chris Kenning, USA Today, 15 May 2026
  • Trump has made good on some of his promises to bolster the coal industry.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
  • The Jazz have a clear need to bolster their perimeter defense.
    — Andy Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune, 14 Jan. 2022
  • The latter was part of a global show that bolstered the dark-sky movement.
    — Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
  • That suspicion is bolstered when every now and then the mask slips.
    — Anchorage Daily News, 31 Mar. 2018
  • That could bolster the Fed's resolve to act at its meeting this week.
    — Julia Horowitz, CNN, 31 Oct. 2021
  • These details also bolster the film when its screenplay proves a bit shaky.
    — Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Mar. 2022
  • Zhang now plans to use uncrewed flights and better sensors to help bolster that case.
    — Joshua Sokol, WIRED, 7 July 2018
  • Will Lynch go shopping to bolster the roster soon?
    — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
  • This is the perfect pillow for her since its firm feel bolsters her neck and back as needed.
    — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026
  • That was where the money was at, and such showings helped bolster his profile.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Slivers of apple bolster the sweetness, spiked with tart yuzu kosho.
    — Jenn Harriscolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2022
  • Many issued record-breaking amounts of debt to help bolster their balance sheets, too.
    — Caitlin McCabe, WSJ, 16 May 2021
  • Their presence should bolster a run defense that ranks 31st in the league.
    — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2025
  • The farm also grows other plants, like yarrow, to bolster bouquets.
    — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
  • More players means more chances to bolster the country’s resume.
    — Bryce Miller Columnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2022
  • Dallas got a man to bolster their secondary instead.
    — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Ziv was called on by the prosecution as an expert to bolster their case.
    — Elizabeth Wagmeister, Variety, 1 Nov. 2022
  • In order to do that, the league needs to continue to bolster its star power.
    — Mitchell Forde For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 2 July 2022

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