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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
Essence, 15 Oct. 2025
Up, a supplier of family-friendly and uplifting programming on linear networks like UPtv and AspireTV and subscription streamer UP Faith & Family, will now be run by company veterans Philip Manwaring and Reta Peery.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, be careful about falling for dogma or propaganda that sounds appealing and uplifting.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
However fictitious, these uplifting moments are currently missing from our real-life news cycle.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
Despite the subject matter, the overall tone of the show is heartfelt and uplifting, focused on coming-of-age camaraderie and the individual impact of the era’s LGBTQ policies.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 9 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, 7 Oct. 2025
Brimming with a variety of sounds and uplifting words, handmade stands as proof of the band’s growth.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
For an event celebrating a dark and mysterious being, the vibe is surprisingly uplifting.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
The supermodel also founded the Luz Foundation, which supports projects uplifting women and children, as well as initiatives in education, health, and the environment.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Keaton had a preference for uplifting films, often leaning towards romantic comedies or movies about female friends with an optimistic viewpoint.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025
From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 11 Oct. 2025
The decision to focus her work on uplifting the voices and stories of other women came in 2018, after years of searching for the kind of photography subject that resonated most.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Oct. 2025
The Grammy-winning star has been selected to receive the award recognizing her advocacy and commitment to uplifting mental health awareness for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2025
By encouraging tourists to visit Puerto Rico’s lauded heritage sites, Bad Bunny is uplifting narratives about the community and their power that recontextualize the island as a place for visitors from across the globe to celebrate.
—Cat Sposato, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
The biblical love story gets a predictable but uplifting retelling with this romantic drama.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
With the uncertainties of the world looming, makeup should be uplifting, fun, energetic, and forward-thinking.
—Essence, 15 Oct. 2025
Up, a supplier of family-friendly and uplifting programming on linear networks like UPtv and AspireTV and subscription streamer UP Faith & Family, will now be run by company veterans Philip Manwaring and Reta Peery.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, be careful about falling for dogma or propaganda that sounds appealing and uplifting.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
However fictitious, these uplifting moments are currently missing from our real-life news cycle.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
Despite the subject matter, the overall tone of the show is heartfelt and uplifting, focused on coming-of-age camaraderie and the individual impact of the era’s LGBTQ policies.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 9 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, 7 Oct. 2025
Brimming with a variety of sounds and uplifting words, handmade stands as proof of the band’s growth.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
For an event celebrating a dark and mysterious being, the vibe is surprisingly uplifting.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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
The supermodel also founded the Luz Foundation, which supports projects uplifting women and children, as well as initiatives in education, health, and the environment.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Keaton had a preference for uplifting films, often leaning towards romantic comedies or movies about female friends with an optimistic viewpoint.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025
From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 11 Oct. 2025
The decision to focus her work on uplifting the voices and stories of other women came in 2018, after years of searching for the kind of photography subject that resonated most.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Oct. 2025
The Grammy-winning star has been selected to receive the award recognizing her advocacy and commitment to uplifting mental health awareness for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2025
By encouraging tourists to visit Puerto Rico’s lauded heritage sites, Bad Bunny is uplifting narratives about the community and their power that recontextualize the island as a place for visitors from across the globe to celebrate.
—Cat Sposato, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
The biblical love story gets a predictable but uplifting retelling with this romantic drama.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uplifting
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Washington — The Federal Reserve is doing a difficult balancing act, trying to tamp down inflation while lifting up the job market, Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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We are truly blessed to be surrounded by such a beautiful community lifting us in love and commitment.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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Yet, one of the most inspiring developmental stories in NBA history doesn’t happen without Antetokounmpo’s stint at the point.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Mould, Barbe, and Travis got together and rehearsed for a possible reunion, but the musical vibe was not as inspiring as Mould had hoped.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
15 Oct. 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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He has also been tasked with elevating a passing game that has frequently been without its top two receivers, Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
12 Oct. 2025
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As Loewe nose Nuria Cruelles tells it, this collection is about putting a modern, contemporary spin on classic ingredients—iris, vanilla, and oud—by elevating them in unique, unexpected way.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Oct. 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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Nuclear thermal rockets are roughly twice as fuel-efficient as chemical rockets while also packing a decent amount of thrust.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
15 Oct. 2025
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Earlier this year, North Korea announced that a new high-thrust rocket that would power the missile had passed final testing.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Arctic seals rely on sea ice for breeding and raising their pups, as well as for moulting, resting and accessing foraging areas.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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So far Pakistan’s diplomatic game is raising cheers back home.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Tomas Alfredson's atmospheric, brutal chiller is one of the most moving and memorable films about childhood put to screen.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Oct. 2025
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Our audience responses were the most moving part of this entire journey.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Uplifting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uplifting. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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