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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  • Reimagined for a new generation, AWHQ celebrates Austin’s creative spirit by uplifting local artists and venues, while bringing community together over the art that connects us.
    — Katie Campione, Deadline, 21 July 2026
  • In another corner stood a plastic Yoshino cherry tree—the variety that lines the Tidal Basin—which people were encouraged to festoon with uplifting messages written on what looked like price tags.
    — Andrew Trunsky, New Yorker, 11 July 2026
Definition of uplifting
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  • Hotel loyalty programs are shifting focus from just points and free nights to enriching the entire travel experience.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Of course, wealthy parents can be irresponsible, and low-income parents can create loving, enriching homes.
    — Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 3 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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  • Citrini Research’s February note imagined agents lifting output per hour to rates unseen since the 1950s while employment and demand collapse.
    — Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The commission was worried that lifting the ban would undo what had been accomplished.
    — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of lifting
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  • Artificial intelligence is transforming leadership, but perhaps not in the ways most people imagine.
    — Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • This is the web version of Fortune Gulf Brief, a weekly newsletter providing smart coverage on the capital, leaders, and policies transforming one of the world’s most consequential regions.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of transforming
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  • Such bold tax reforms, mirroring Ireland's economic boom, could ignite rapid GDP growth, elevating El Salvador's economic standing beyond its current mediocrity.
    — Nathan Lewis, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Washington Examiner chief political correspondent Byron York said people like Hasan Piker are elevating campaigns for candidates like Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong.
    — Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of elevating
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  • Medina Diaz ran on increasing public education funding, strengthening the school system, improving aging infrastructure and raising the state minimum wage to $16.
    — Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The company argues that improving awareness on the airport surface could deliver meaningful safety gains as flight activity continues to increase.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of improving
Verb
  • Over the last few years, the UC system has been under immense pressure to reaffirm its commitment to educating the residents of the state.
    — Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The company heavily emphasizes one-on-one communication starting at the initial consultation, educating customers and sharing clear next steps throughout the process.
    — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of educating
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