uplifted 1 of 2

as in elevated
being positioned above a surface an uplifted area of ground

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uplifted

2 of 2

verb

past tense of uplift

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Recent Examples of uplifted
Adjective
But Starbucks has a few months of soft openings under its belt to see how the uplifted stores are performing in Chicago, and Williams said the early returns are promising. Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026 For those weighed down by adult concerns, watching an episode leaves them feeling uplifted. Scot Paltrow, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026 So, Minnesota gets uplifted for this. Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026 Come connect, reflect, and leave uplifted—ready to turn up the volume on your dreams. Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025 These include rare volcanic eruptions that bring diamonds to the surface and uplifted land far from plate boundaries. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 26 Nov. 2025 Often touted as ‘a comfort movie at any stage of life’, Mona Lisa Smile will leave you feeling uplifted and inspired. Jennifer Shanker, Flow Space, 24 Nov. 2025 People who watch this film will leave feeling uplifted and motivated. Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025 When hundreds of companies each contribute in small, daily ways, entire schools get built, children are educated, forests are protected, and communities are uplifted. Christopher Marquis, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
At first spritz, you’re instantly enchanted and uplifted by sparkling, tart notes of pomelo and yuzu. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 Aug. 2026 The smoothing and plumping fan-favorite masks have (literally) uplifted me on groggy mornings, amid grueling hangovers, and during spa nights with my best friends. Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026 Since 1949, the Royal Court has uplifted African American youth in Chicago, providing them with a platform to embrace leadership, confidence, and community service. Shardaa Gray, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026 In response, one project being uplifted by the Asantehene’s visit is a $120 million air-cargo and cold-storage hub in Tamale, located in the northern part of the Black Star nation. Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 And Ghulam Ali felt uplifted; perhaps a celestial trip wasn’t that far beyond his own reach. Literary Hub, 30 June 2026 This year’s changes uplifted Kittle and others. Cam Inman, Mercury News, 4 June 2026 The Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee has long been an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, penning songs that have inspired and uplifted countless listeners, while supporting organizations like GLAAD. Tim Chan, Footwear News, 3 June 2026 Your 11th House of Friendship is uplifted by chatty Mercury, who sextiles Uranus in your steadfast sign before stepping into your quiet zone. Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uplifted
Adjective
  • Follow it up with a walk along the High Line, an elevated outdoor park built on a historic freight rail line and covered with plants, trees, and art.
    Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
  • An elevated reading should be confirmed with repeat measurements.
    Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • In the final of the 2014 edition, Germany lifted its fourth title after a 1-0 extra-time win against Lionel Messi's Argentina.
    ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Evacuation orders have been lifted for a wildfire that ignited east of Mountain Ranch in Calaveras County on Thursday, officials said.
    Brandon Downs, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • North Korea has also become an industrious manufacturer of war drones, augmenting Moscow’s capacity to produce the unmanned aerial vehicles that have defined the conflict.
    Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Among the components identified were parts of a passive radar seeker that Russia has begun installing on Geran-2 unmanned aerial vehicles.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • That sentiment illustrates a central tension raised by many of the actors who shared their stories with CNN.
    Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Rights groups have raised concerns about the treatment of migrants and asylum seekers in Tunisia since the EU agreement, including reports of collective expulsions, racial violence, arbitrary detention and abuses against Black migrants.
    ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026

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“Uplifted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uplifted. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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