ensouling

verb

present participle of ensoul
as in uplifting

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  1. uplifting
  2. enriching
  3. ennobling
  4. lifting
  5. transforming
  6. elevating
  7. improving
  8. educating
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  • The organization will present an inaugural trophy that night as well, also called the Richard Lewis Humor & Humanity Award, in honor of his legacy and his years-long commitment to uplifting his peers.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 2 Nov. 2026
  • And because it's infused with bergamot essential oil, the citrus scent provides plenty of uplifting vibes.
    — Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of uplifting
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  • Mulch helps gardens by limiting weeds, holding moisture, and enriching soil over time.
    — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Indeed, Cazzu’s triumphant 2025 LP, Latinaje, was both personal and pop, enriching her trap bravado with cumbia, chacareras, and the colorful garb of her native Jujuy.
    — Richard Villegas, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of enriching
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  • Alexandre Desplat’s score, meanwhile, toggles awkwardly between a pale imitation of Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross’ melancholic lo-fi electronica in the previous film, and the ennobling orchestral themes that mark the filmmaker’s happier place.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of ennobling
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  • Unveiled in September, Digit v5 is designed for cooperatively safe work alongside humans and a broader range of industrial workflows, including heavier lifting capabilities and a longer reach.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The central bank typically seeks to bring down inflation by lifting its key interest rate to cool borrowing and spending.
    — Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of lifting
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  • Oil prices fell on positive comments from Washington and Tehran over talks to end their war, though Gulf nations remained glum and analysts voiced caution over rhetoric transforming into reality.
    — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Google’s push into generative AI is transforming search in a way that many people don’t like.
    — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of transforming
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  • Club Level guests enjoy a dedicated concierge team, elevating even mundane requests into bespoke experiences.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Among the other moves will be elevating Mustafa Ozgen to CEO of Roku, with Pete Distad, CEO of Fox direct-to-consumer, adding Tubi and Roku’s Frndly TV to his oversight.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of elevating
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  • Jason Watson, Lockheed Martin’s vice president of Strategic Reentry Programs, described testing as essential to improving reliability.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Serve the easy meal, use the good blanket, and let a pleasure count without improving it.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of improving
Verb
  • In 29 states, retirees would see even bigger average reductions, according to the nonpartisan organization focused on educating the public on fiscal policy issues.
    — Lorie Konish, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Aside from product quality and interior design, Kingsley wants the focal point of the business to be educating and mentoring baristas.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of educating
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“Ensouling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensouling. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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