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
Located within an uplifted section of oceanic crust known as an ophiolite, the Bulqizë reservoir generates its own continuous supply of clean energy. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026 This team’s confidence needs to remain uplifted, but that’s going to be monumental task to manage if the blowouts begin the pile up. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026 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 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
Verb
And uplifted by his relationships with current broadcast partners Ryan Lefebvre (since 1999), Steve Stewart (since 2008) and Jake Eisenberg (since 2023). — Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026 When the area was uplifted and glaciers carved out the valley, this durable rock unit had been hydrothermally altered and cemented, enabling it to resist erosion. — Kristen Kidd, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2026 So much of my own personal experience outside of acting has been uplifted and really just made so much better because of the women in my life. — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026 Eight weeks after the fire, Chambers' apartment is still in disarray, but her spirit has been uplifted by Evans. — Naveen Dhaliwal, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uplifted
Adjective
  • The blowout news from SpaceX’s Q3 earnings wasn’t the rocket and AI giant’s outstanding performance that far exceeded even the analysts’ elevated expectations, but Elon Musk’s revelation that SpaceX and Tesla are weighing a merger.
    — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Analysts attributed elevated gas prices to ongoing fighting in the Middle East, which has damaged oil infrastructure and forced firms to take up costly means of transporting crude.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Klara learns Josie’s older sister, Sal, was lifted, got sick, then died.
    — Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 22 Oct. 2026
  • For the closing set, according to a photo posted on X and various videos, the legendary rocker was lifted onto the stage while seated on a black throne adorned with skulls and topped with a black bat.
    — Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Although the test demonstrated remote connectivity and control over a considerable distance, the Navy did not report an autonomous flight, aerial refueling operation, or carrier landing as part of this event.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Earlier this month, sea and aerial drones attacked two other commercial vessels in Bulgaria’s exclusive economic zone.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Violent protests across France have raised pressure on the government to increase spending, which could add further to its debt.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The Cognition investment was part of the startup’s Series E funding round in September, which raised more than $2 billion at a $48 billion valuation.
    — Morgan Chittum, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026

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“Uplifted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uplifted. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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