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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  • Osborn launched into a discussion about uplifting workers and building bridges with both parties to bring about real change.
    — Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The complex political and economic climate has only intensified their desire to invest their own time and resources in uplifting other Latino and Hispanic creatives.
    — Terry Tang, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of uplifting
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • 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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  • Throw on a pair of protective gloves before attempting any tasks that are hard on the nails or hands — whether that’s gardening or cleaning the house or lifting rough objects.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The deal would begin with Gulf countries providing economic relief to Iran in exchange for Iran lifting its restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz.
    — ALLISON MINOR, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 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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  • As the Tour further builds on these opportunities in 2027 and beyond, his knowledge and experience will be key in elevating broadcast quality and delivering a premier viewing experience for fans.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The Hollywood guild is giving its national executive director, Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, a contract extension and elevating him to CEO.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of elevating
Verb
  • 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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