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to move from a lower to a higher place or position
a mountain range that was uplifted millions of years ago by the collision of continental plates
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Recent Examples of uplifting
Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Many internet users have taken to the comments section to praise the uplifting video, leading to more than 1,400 comments on the post already.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Grapefruit lovers will get down with Rosemary Jane, while G&T loyalists should try the Tet & Tonic, with chamomile and 5 mg each of THC and CBD for a balanced, uplifting effect.
—Chala June, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
Her uplifting music is backed by salsa, pop, cumbia, and urban rhythms, best reflected in her debut studio album INA Siendo INA, out earlier this year.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025
Several Dolphins achieved neat feats during the uplifting 34-10 thrashing of the Falcons in Atlanta.
—Barry Jackson
updated October 27, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
But not everyone seems to agree that statue succeeds in uplifting mothers.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 23 Oct. 2025
The show draws from real-life, high-pressure experiences of first responders who regularly face heart-stopping situations that are often unpredictable, intense and uplifting at the same time.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
The production is an uplifting evening of theatre that is both educational and humorous from beginning to end, according to a news release.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
This year’s 1497 Features Lab was supported by ShivHans Pictures, which is also committed to uplifting underrepresented voices and nurturing new perspectives in storytelling.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 3 Nov. 2025
Through its sponsorship of Billboard Latin Music Week, State Farm reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Latin community and uplifting the voices shaping its culture.
—Quincy Green, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2025
Each piece features uplifting hues and playful typography, echoing Madhhappy’s distinctive identity, while grounding it in Puma’s DNA.
—Kristine Kwak, StyleCaster, 30 Oct. 2025
As gutting as that was, the team received uplifting news on each player Monday indicating that neither injury was as serious as initially thought.
—Max Dible, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Oct. 2025
Last month, Elizondo was honored in Dallas for providing representation of and uplifting the voices of Latinos in his films.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2025
Here, Fairchild Studio catches up with Brink about women uplifting each other, her resilience in overcoming mental and physical challenges throughout her career thus far, her time at the NBA Paris Games and more.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning actress known for a prolific career in uplifting comedies, a quirky sense of fashion, and a penchant for drinking red wine with ice cubes, has died at the age of 79.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The movie is an uplifting love story about middle-aged divorcees and struggling performers who come together to find love, family and musical success − including opening for Pearl Jam in Milwaukee.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Many internet users have taken to the comments section to praise the uplifting video, leading to more than 1,400 comments on the post already.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Grapefruit lovers will get down with Rosemary Jane, while G&T loyalists should try the Tet & Tonic, with chamomile and 5 mg each of THC and CBD for a balanced, uplifting effect.
—Chala June, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
Her uplifting music is backed by salsa, pop, cumbia, and urban rhythms, best reflected in her debut studio album INA Siendo INA, out earlier this year.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025
Several Dolphins achieved neat feats during the uplifting 34-10 thrashing of the Falcons in Atlanta.
—Barry Jackson
updated October 27, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
But not everyone seems to agree that statue succeeds in uplifting mothers.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 23 Oct. 2025
The show draws from real-life, high-pressure experiences of first responders who regularly face heart-stopping situations that are often unpredictable, intense and uplifting at the same time.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
The production is an uplifting evening of theatre that is both educational and humorous from beginning to end, according to a news release.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
All proceeds from Highgrove products support the work of The King's Foundation, his charity dedicated to sustainability and uplifting young people.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
This year’s 1497 Features Lab was supported by ShivHans Pictures, which is also committed to uplifting underrepresented voices and nurturing new perspectives in storytelling.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 3 Nov. 2025
Through its sponsorship of Billboard Latin Music Week, State Farm reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Latin community and uplifting the voices shaping its culture.
—Quincy Green, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2025
Each piece features uplifting hues and playful typography, echoing Madhhappy’s distinctive identity, while grounding it in Puma’s DNA.
—Kristine Kwak, StyleCaster, 30 Oct. 2025
As gutting as that was, the team received uplifting news on each player Monday indicating that neither injury was as serious as initially thought.
—Max Dible, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Oct. 2025
Last month, Elizondo was honored in Dallas for providing representation of and uplifting the voices of Latinos in his films.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2025
Here, Fairchild Studio catches up with Brink about women uplifting each other, her resilience in overcoming mental and physical challenges throughout her career thus far, her time at the NBA Paris Games and more.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning actress known for a prolific career in uplifting comedies, a quirky sense of fashion, and a penchant for drinking red wine with ice cubes, has died at the age of 79.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uplifting
Adjective
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Couple-Care is a monthly series highlighting inspiring couples in our community.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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The work of the foundation could not only address practical needs like building safe, inspiring spaces for children but also celebrate local stories, crafts and traditions in a way that empowers individuals and communities.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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This week saw Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos descending on the Eternal City to announce the streaming giant’s plans to help revive a storied cinema, as well as a host of international TV executives mooting the possibility of an upturn that could pull the global drama biz out of its recent doldrums.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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Under Brown’s leadership, McLaren has seen a dramatic upturn in fortunes in F1, winning the constructors’ championship for the last two years.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Fingers bruised from lifting boxes on the warehouse floor, palms calloused from delivery bike handlebars, knuckles scarred with kitchen burns.—
TIME Video,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Saudi Aramco reported a surprise increase in profits and boosted its forecasts for gas production as the kingdom embarked on a policy of lifting crude output to grab market share.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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But the Drama is also equally thrilling and edifying, much like the experience of witnessing Cardi’s rise and watching her maneuver celebrity, heartbreak and beef at the highest level.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
25 Sep. 2025
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But Nelson’s point seems to be that all efforts to reproduce the natural world, whether motivated by crassly commercial interests or ones that are, ostensibly, more edifying, are much alike in the end.—
Elizabeth Kolbert,
New Yorker,
9 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Last year, at the age of eighty-six, Hopkins appeared as the Roman emperor Vespasian on TV, in Those About to Die, the thrust of his performance being to treat the show’s title with scorn.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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To be fair to Dowdle, in the skit, the third thrust resulted in the transgression.—
Chris Bumbaca,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Comcast its elevating Steve Croney to CEO of its core Connectivity & Platforms division, succeeding Dave Watson, effective January 1.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
30 Oct. 2025
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Comcast is elevating a longtime finance veteran to a new C-suite role.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This means better reach and penetration even in rural or moving-RV scenarios.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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But both grew immensely from knowing one another, and their finding peace in the finale was one of the more moving moments of the entire series.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Yet, the severity of gendered crime during Partition wasn’t caused by an arbitrary upsurge of madness.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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This significant upsurge is a result of a positive assessment from Citron Research, a prominent newsletter led by renowned short-seller Andrew Left, which suggested that the market is undervaluing LoanDepot’s mortgage servicing portfolio.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Uplifting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uplifting. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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