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
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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uplifted
Adjective
  • No visit to Lithfield is complete without a visit to The White Memorial Conservation Center, and in particular, the Little Pond Boardwalk, an elevated walkway that allows visitors to experience the wetland environment.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Furnace monitoring and high-temperature measurement systems, for example, require optical windows that can maintain their performance while allowing sensors or cameras to observe processes taking place at elevated temperatures.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The original design features a floor-length hem, but the actress’s was lifted into a midi-dress silhouette that landed around her heels, fully allowing the Caovilla heels to shine.
    Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Some closures might be lifted earlier to accommodate incoming Orioles traffic.
    Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Circus veterans and musical-theater pros merge skills onstage, with performers learning trapeze, aerial work and puppetry under collaborative leaders who emphasize one unified troupe — and absolute trust during death-defying feats.
    Jenelle Riley, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Carl Sbarounis, who works as an aerial spotter for commercial fisheries, said a friend spotted the whale shark originally and alerted him, SF Gate reported.
    Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 13 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • From that restaurant Cardoso could look out the window and see sloping hills and Lucas’ Wagyu cows raised there on the farm.
    Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Neighbors cite traffic risks in the area Neighbors said ongoing construction in the area had created a dangerous traffic pattern and raised concerns about children walking to and from school.
    Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

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“Uplifted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uplifted. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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