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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  • Running through July 12 at the Alliance Theatre, this world premiere delivers uplifting tunes and strong performances that allow the story to connect even through some mild imperfections.
    — Luke Evans, AJC.com, 29 June 2026
  • The two-time Golden Globe Award winner, 75, runs a nonprofit called the Open Hearts Foundation, which offers grants to organizations and charities uplifting their communities.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 29 June 2026
Definition of uplifting
Verb
  • Arts, cultural institutions, parks, recreational facilities, and youth sports complexes enhance the visitor experience while enriching the lives of residents.
    — Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026
  • Outcomes generate feedback, enriching the knowledge base and improving future decisions, recommendations and actions.
    — Motaz Agamawi, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of enriching
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • Angels lose to Rangers Wyatt Langford lined a shot off the wall in left field to bring home Alejandro Osuna in the ninth inning, lifting Texas to a 7-6 victory over the Angels after the Rangers blew a five-run lead Thursday night.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Brendan McDermid | Reuters Meta shares rallied on Friday, lifting their gains for the week to 15%, on pace for the best weekly performance since early 2024, as optimism builds around CEO Mark Zuckerberg's artificial intelligence strategy.
    — CJ Haddad, CNBC, 10 July 2026
Definition of lifting
Verb
  • Scott Mellin, was credited with transforming Salomon from a niche French outdoor performance label to the billion-dollar streetwear brand Rihanna wore for the 2023 Super Bowl halftime stage.
    — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 15 July 2026
  • Try a trend-forward pair of glove flats to give your look an elevated boost, transforming your slouchy bottoms from low-key to downtown chic.
    — India Roby, Glamour, 15 July 2026
Definition of transforming
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  • Here, two interior design experts share their go-to tricks for elevating your bathroom without overspending.
    — Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 8 July 2026
  • The sweet ruffle hem adds a stylish touch, instantly elevating your airport outfit.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
Definition of elevating
Verb
  • Fedorov, previously Ukraine’s minister for digital transformation, had been in the job for just six months and was popular among troops for improving pay and frontline rotations.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • Intel's willingness to buy these expensive machines is a positive signal that its foundry (chip industry-speak for manufacturing) is expanding capacity and improving yields for leading-edge chips.
    — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 15 July 2026
Definition of improving
Verb
  • This story was published in partnership with The War Horse, an award-winning nonprofit news organization educating the public on military service and veterans.
    — Sonner Kehrt, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026
  • The light-bodied black lager was named in honor of the International Dark Sky Association, which works to combat light pollution by educating people on responsible lighting practices.
    — Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 9 July 2026
Definition of educating
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