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
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 Your 11th House of Friendship is uplifted by chatty Mercury, who sextiles Uranus in your steadfast sign before stepping into your quiet zone. Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uplifted
Adjective
  • For men’s, top sellers included short-sleeve polos in elevated fabrics and the shirt jacket.
    David Moin, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Previous research had shown a link between nighttime sleep while exposed to light and an elevated risk of coronary artery disease, heart attack, heart failure and stroke.
    Barbara Mantel, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • During championship weekend, when Venus Williams and Lleyton Hewitt lifted the singles trophies, Maycen and Morehouse played against each other in mixed doubles at Pine Orchard Yacht & Country Club in Branford, Conn.
    Lukas Weese, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • But that ruling was lifted by the Supreme Court in a procedural decision that did not determine whether the plan was constitutional.
    NICHOLAS RICCARDI, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • While the system was initially developed around aerial robotics, extending it to ground platforms could help XTEND create a more unified ecosystem in which operators can manage different robotic assets through common tools and workflows.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
  • But that’s what endears him to his fans, who appreciate the chthonic split between the aerial skate aesthete and the grieving empath.
    Jeff Weiss, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Lomonaco and the restaurant’s owners formed Windows of Hope, a charitable foundation that raised more than $22 million to pay for healthcare and tuition costs for the children of the victims.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Home built in phases A larger house came after the cabin, where Roebbelen and his wife, Kimberly, raised their three children.
    David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026

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“Uplifted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uplifted. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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