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
Verb
  • 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
  • In India, for instance, where software engineering is a core tenet of the economy, AWS has focused its efforts on uplifting developers.
    — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of uplifting
Verb
  • This mold thrives in warm, humid conditions and helps decompose organic matter, enriching the soil with nutrients.
    — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Travelers who prize good food, soul-enriching activities, and thriving arts scenes will discover a destination that perfectly balances culture, flavor, and adventure.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of enriching
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of ennobling
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  • Higher oil prices have largely offset lower export volumes, lifting revenue above prewar estimates, but spending is set to rise faster.
    — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • In May 2020, a Russian Soyuz spacecraft carrying three astronauts reached the orbiting lab just 3 hours and 3 minutes after lifting off from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of lifting
Verb
  • Accessibility features added to Apple’s AirPods are transforming the popular headphones into hearing aids, Greengart said.
    — Samantha Subin, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026
  • This bill can be the start of transforming the framework of healthcare, for the better or worse.
    — Esha Desai, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of transforming
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  • The golf course would be ripped up and rebuilt, including elevating the playing area by several feet to protect against surge flooding.
    — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Seeking new crypto money, Christie’s and Sotheby’s cut all other legitimizing actors out of the loop with NFTs, elevating what might previously have been categorized as illustration, graphic art, or a social media meme to the status of fine art.
    — Simon Denny, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of elevating
Verb
  • In these cases, GLP-1 medications can provide cognitive benefits by lowering blood pressure and improving blood sugar control.
    — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The neuroscientist’s guide to improving brain function and rewiring your nervous system to learn new skills and behaviors.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of improving
Verb
  • Even more impressive is the company’s commitment to the local community and environment, and to educating guests about the area’s Indigenous culture and heritage.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The biggest challenge will likely be educating viewers that the Emmys are no longer on broadcast, and migrating an audience to Prime Video.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of educating
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“Ensouling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensouling. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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