ENSOUL Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

ensoul

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Definition of ensoul

as in to ennoble

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Jordan, to whom scorn comes more naturally than grace, accuses him of envying the rest of the troupe’s ennobling misery.

— Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
But there is no doubt in my mind that the musical ennobles the previously more limited material, which is not often the case when Hollywood movies are scored and sung.

— Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of ennoble

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The impeccable craftsmanship will be clear to even an untrained eye, but learning about the symbolism and process behind each design enriches the experience exponentially.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Sep. 2026
In his speech, Milei warned that the Sea Lion project could usher in a broader Falklands oil boom, enriching the islands with resources Argentina claims as its own and further entrenching Britain’s presence.

— Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of enrich

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Amid Quannah’s accomplishments, her most important work is using her platform to uphold and uplift her Indigenous values and peoples.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2026
From career milestones to new releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music.

— Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of uplift

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Fantastic, illumined by periodic excursions into surrealism, as when the crew of a mysterious UFO boards a transpacific Kahuna Airlines jet midflight.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Geraldine walked over to Felix and Jane’s for fish soup, through long autumn shadows in the park, haze rising like smoke from the grass, illumined by the low sun.

— Tessa Hadley, New Yorker, 25 Jan. 2026

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