ensouling

verb

present participle of ensoul
as in uplifting

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensouling
  1. uplifting
  2. enriching
  3. ennobling
  4. lifting
  5. transforming
  6. elevating
  7. improving
  8. educating
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  • Towle was one of many participants in the May 28 show, a collaboration between The Chemo Club, a community uplifting cancer warriors, and Post Swim, a brand for women who’ve undergone reconstructive surgery.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The instruments and rhythms dance with Lenae’s sinuous vocals, nudging her into odd pockets, uplifting her notes.
    — Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of uplifting
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  • Finding water and dust near Sgr A* therefore suggests that aging stars can continue enriching their surroundings even in the harsh conditions near a supermassive black hole.
    — Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2026
  • My stylist had 12 years of experience on various ships and introduced me to a line of enriching Spanish products called Black Bacara.
    — Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of enriching
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  • Mary Kay could have no doubt that selling was an ennobling endeavor, since God Himself seemed to be endorsing it.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Teeth or Pants, the show has a way of both laughing at and ennobling its own failures.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
Definition of ennobling
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  • Maresca is known for his attention to detail and will be hoping Semenyo’s skillset on the pitch brings the club back to lifting domestic and European trophies.
    — Andrew McNicol, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Workday shares jumped 18% in reaction, lifting its market value to $51 billion from about $43 billion.
    — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of lifting
Verb
  • New York — Artificial intelligence is a game-changing technology that’s already transforming how the world lives and works.
    — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Playing a key role in that push is Qatar’s Ooredoo Group, which has been steadily transforming itself from a traditional telco into a digital infrastructure provider over the last three years.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of transforming
Verb
  • His time in Congress runs counter to voters elevating fresher voices this year.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Partnering with premium consumer brands that bring instant recognition while elevating the guest experience.
    — Emily Cappiello, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of elevating
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  • However, student well-being initially declined before improving in later years, while average test scores, attendance, classroom attention and reported online bullying changed little.
    — Kavin Bendre, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Despite rising costs, borrowers are showing more discipline by paying down debt and improving credit scores.
    — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of improving
Verb
  • Shaw University played an important role in the Civil Rights era, educating many of the leaders who shaped the movement.
    — Yonat Shimron, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Doulas sought to empower women by educating them about childbirth, and by providing physical and emotional support before, during, and after that transformative event.
    — Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of educating
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“Ensouling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensouling. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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