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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  • 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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  • None of this is particularly enlightening, and any opportunity to portray the conflict between Stewart’s celebrity, soldierly and civilian identities is squandered by the consistently phony, ennobling tone of proceedings.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 6 Nov. 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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  • Future development will focus on improving their autonomy, increasing operating speeds, and enabling them to work alongside humans with less supervision.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
  • The Lakers finished their first extended trip of the season unscathed in the standings, improving to 11-2 and still the best record in the league, but had to limp across the finish line Wednesday after injuries struck.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of improving
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  • Researchers also found that lowering blood pressure in people with diabetes didn’t help cut down on heart attacks, and educating emergency responders and bystanders to improve their responses to sudden cardiac arrest didn’t keep more people alive.
    — Amanda Erickson, STAT, 10 Nov. 2026
  • The department has started with educating the public, particularly parents, with forums.
    — Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of educating
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“Ensouling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensouling. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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