as in lifted
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 uplifted
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
But Olson has emerged uplifted.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Catherine uplifted us in a world that often tears us down.
—Andrew Gelwicks, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2026
Heady, intoxicating notes of tuberose and jasmine are uplifted by marigold and tropical plumeria, followed by a trace of copal, or Mexican incense.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 3 Feb. 2026
Since its founding, Bush Hager has uplifted books from across genres, as well as new and established authors alike.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
So far this season, Philadelphia has shown flashes of dominance like last year, but struggles against two NFC East rivals and the Broncos have uplifted some hope from fans.
—Jenn McGraw, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
Conversations that once happened behind the scenes—about coils drying out under helmets, braids frizzing from sweat, or how to keep curls hydrated on game day—are finally being uplifted, validated, and supported at the highest level of sports.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 25 Nov. 2025
Paul’s chaotic yet candid nature quickly uplifted her to reality TV icon status, so much so that ABC named her their next star of The Bachelorette.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
The Commodores will be fully expecting to win, uplifted even further by an imperfect victory.
—Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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
But Olson has emerged uplifted.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
Your 9th House of Learning and your 11th House of Groups are uplifted by today’s Venus-Uranus sextile.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Catherine uplifted us in a world that often tears us down.
—Andrew Gelwicks, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2026
Heady, intoxicating notes of tuberose and jasmine are uplifted by marigold and tropical plumeria, followed by a trace of copal, or Mexican incense.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 3 Feb. 2026
Since its founding, Bush Hager has uplifted books from across genres, as well as new and established authors alike.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
So far this season, Philadelphia has shown flashes of dominance like last year, but struggles against two NFC East rivals and the Broncos have uplifted some hope from fans.
—Jenn McGraw, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
Conversations that once happened behind the scenes—about coils drying out under helmets, braids frizzing from sweat, or how to keep curls hydrated on game day—are finally being uplifted, validated, and supported at the highest level of sports.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 25 Nov. 2025
Paul’s chaotic yet candid nature quickly uplifted her to reality TV icon status, so much so that ABC named her their next star of The Bachelorette.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
The Commodores will be fully expecting to win, uplifted even further by an imperfect victory.
—Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uplifted
Adjective
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While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Mar. 2026
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Its soft and lightweight material is great for dinner or dancing, and the indigo wash is a little more elevated than stone or distressed.—
Alexandra Pereira,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Pirovano's 100 race points lifted her atop the downhill standings, 36 ahead of Vonn who was pursuing a remarkable ninth career season-long downhill title at age 41.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
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More than 300 hopefuls all stretched, leaped, and lifted during the open tryouts inside Merritt Clubs Downtown Athletic Club— hoping to make the cut.—
Janay Reece,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Despite these challenges, the verification system continued functioning throughout the entire flight, proving that blockchain technology can reliably operate on lightweight onboard hardware used in autonomous aerial vehicles.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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The trumpet creeper climbs by aerial roots to heights of 30 to 40 feet and will grow in the most challenging spots, covering an ugly wall, fence, or other structure in one growing season.—
Zoe Gowen,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The family soon moved to the Southern California city of El Monte, where Joe McDonald was raised.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Gardner, who was born and raised in Detroit, totaled four points, five rebounds and two assists in 16 minutes against his hometown team.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Uplifted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uplifted. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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