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
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
Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
During Mercury and Jupiter’s trine, your 5th House of Humor and your 9th House of Inspiration are both uplifted by the cosmos.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
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
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
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
In the original fairytale, the stepmother is portrayed as cold, self-serving and wicked, but Hochhauser recognized and uplifted a different version of the character.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
During Mercury and Jupiter’s trine, your 5th House of Humor and your 9th House of Inspiration are both uplifted by the cosmos.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uplifted
Adjective
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Many were acquired between 2019 and 2022 at elevated valuations and financed with aggressive leverage, assumptions that are now being tested in a higher-rate environment.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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From Florida's Key West to Puget Sound in Washington, America watched and hoped together as the Artemis II astronauts lifted off, splashed down, and touched the nation from a quarter million miles away.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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So, Carson lifted the ban on Chase.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Amid that strike and hundreds of similar overnight Russian aerial attacks, new and traditional Ukrainian music has become for many a sort-of counterpoint to the sirens that blare around the country nearly every night, several musicians who work in Ukraine told ABC News.—
Flora Bigham,
ABC News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Daily hot air balloon rides are offered through several companies that provide an aerial look at the city's expansive wine country.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Since then, prices for many games have been raised further, sparking widespread outrage.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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To this, the stoic Bednar raised an uncharacteristic (and bruised) eyebrow.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Uplifted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uplifted. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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