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
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
Five clusters of uniformed girls press together, arms uplifted, each holding up another girl who balances on one leg.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 25 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
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
Five clusters of uniformed girls press together, arms uplifted, each holding up another girl who balances on one leg.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uplifted
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What's so appealing about this spring boot is their comfortable fit and elevated, androgynous structure, which looks very similar to an Oxford dress shoe when paired with Johnson's black Agolde straight-leg '90s jeans.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
15 Feb. 2026
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Heavy snow was forecast for elevated areas, Spender said.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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An eight-hour lockdown on campus was lifted Friday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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SpaceX launches Crew-12 astronauts With a blinding light, SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket lifted off on time from Space Launch Complex 40 to carry the four Crew-12 astronauts toward the International Space Station.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The roots of vertical dance – sometimes called aerial dance, though that term blends spills over into the circus world – go far back and across the ocean to France.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
15 Feb. 2026
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All drones must comply with civil aviation rules and are required to be flown behind or to the side of athletes to avoid the possibility of an aerial mishap that could endanger a competitor, Exarchos said.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Additionally, hyperscalers, including Amazon , Microsoft , Meta , and Alphabet , announced capital expenditure of up to $700 billion on AI this year, which has raised concerns over returns and whether the extent of AI spend is justified.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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Videos from the killing of Renee Good, a mother of three, in her vehicle, raised questions about the federal agent’s tactics and decision to use deadly force.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Uplifted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uplifted. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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