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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 uplifting
Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 12 June 2026
Elizabeth Arden’s Eternal Aura also sits in this evolving space, positioned as an uplifting floral amber designed to function as an everyday tool for self‑expression, self‑care, and emotional well‑being.
—Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Although not all the novel’s major characters make it to the end of this uplifting yet tear-jerking work of historical fiction, Six-Thirty safely perseveres.
—Camille Perri, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Upworthy, a digital aggregator and producer of viral uplifting stories, has hired Farrand as its new CEO.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 10 June 2026
And now after that uplifting tale, who's ready for some Nightcaps?
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
Zesty mandarin and warm amber break through the June gloom, offering a cozy yet uplifting effect underlined by fragrant cardamom.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 4 June 2026
Harriss also sought to offer uplifting thoughts to a Blue Origin workforce struggling through a difficult period.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 3 June 2026
The emotional result is both uplifting in the morning—especially with plenty of natural light—and warm and comforting at sunset, says Pablo López Navarro of Casa Josephine, an interior design studio based in Madrid, Spain.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Pride is, and always will be, about celebrating and uplifting LGBTQ+ voices, experiences, and achievements.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 4 June 2026
Her character has tried to keep her family together for several seasons while uplifting the other women in her community, a daunting task.
—Dominique Fluker, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Female Film Club understands that uplifting female filmmakers requires more than just funding.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 May 2026
The result can not only bring an ethereal and uplifting mood to your home but also an air of the unexpected to more functional zones like bathrooms and kitchens, says.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2026
Finished in fresh, modern floral prints, these styles add a light, uplifting feel to your nightly routine.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Her work focuses on protecting the ocean’s fragile ecosystem and uplifting the female voice.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2026
The broadcaster aired a two-minute video paired with uplifting music, showing missiles and drones in warehouses as well as mobile launches of missiles.
—Azhar Sukri,terri Cullen,spencer Kimball, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The centre-back might be one of the most positive and uplifting players on the team.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 12 June 2026
Elizabeth Arden’s Eternal Aura also sits in this evolving space, positioned as an uplifting floral amber designed to function as an everyday tool for self‑expression, self‑care, and emotional well‑being.
—Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Although not all the novel’s major characters make it to the end of this uplifting yet tear-jerking work of historical fiction, Six-Thirty safely perseveres.
—Camille Perri, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Upworthy, a digital aggregator and producer of viral uplifting stories, has hired Farrand as its new CEO.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 10 June 2026
And now after that uplifting tale, who's ready for some Nightcaps?
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
Zesty mandarin and warm amber break through the June gloom, offering a cozy yet uplifting effect underlined by fragrant cardamom.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 4 June 2026
Harriss also sought to offer uplifting thoughts to a Blue Origin workforce struggling through a difficult period.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 3 June 2026
The emotional result is both uplifting in the morning—especially with plenty of natural light—and warm and comforting at sunset, says Pablo López Navarro of Casa Josephine, an interior design studio based in Madrid, Spain.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
Noun
While many praised his remarks for uplifting of immigrant communities at a time when they are increasingly being targeted by the federal government, others felt the musician had overlooked the history and experiences of Native Americans and Black Americans by not mentioning them.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
Shay Seaman from Del Mar Heights School was recognized with the Fellowship Award for her inclusive mindset, resilience, and commitment to uplifting the voices of others.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Pride is, and always will be, about celebrating and uplifting LGBTQ+ voices, experiences, and achievements.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 4 June 2026
Her character has tried to keep her family together for several seasons while uplifting the other women in her community, a daunting task.
—Dominique Fluker, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Female Film Club understands that uplifting female filmmakers requires more than just funding.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 May 2026
The result can not only bring an ethereal and uplifting mood to your home but also an air of the unexpected to more functional zones like bathrooms and kitchens, says.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2026
Finished in fresh, modern floral prints, these styles add a light, uplifting feel to your nightly routine.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Her work focuses on protecting the ocean’s fragile ecosystem and uplifting the female voice.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2026
The broadcaster aired a two-minute video paired with uplifting music, showing missiles and drones in warehouses as well as mobile launches of missiles.
—Azhar Sukri,terri Cullen,spencer Kimball, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uplifting
Adjective
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Watching what Richards has gone through the last two weeks to get himself into this position was inspiring, his teammates said.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Talking about death can be educational, empowering and inspiring.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
Noun
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The weekly stochastics have flashed an oversold upturn, a constructive development that often coincides with an intermediate-term low.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
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Three structural elements differentiate the present landscape from previous upturns.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Video taken by a member of the audience shows Swift rising from her seat and lifting her arms high above her head to give an enthusiastic standing ovation during the curtain call.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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The first touched down in Lady Lake, lifting roofs off homes and overturning mobile homes.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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The process by which that happens, however, is unlikely to be an edifying one.—
Noah Feldman,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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With time, a breakup can become an edifying event in one’s life.—
Paula Mejía,
The Atlantic,
3 May 2026
Noun
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And that heady thrust is available across a much wider powerband.—
Lawrence Ulrich,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
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The effects of the pandemic thrust the Catalans into a financial crisis which almost destroyed them as a club.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The elastic-waist pants and Dolman-sleeve tee make for a true loungewear cut, but adding a designer-caliber shoulder bag and sleek sandals is the secret to instantly elevating the look for out-of-the-house activities.—
Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
6 June 2026
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For the occasion, Holmes stuck to her usual relaxed street style, elevating the look with Chanel’s cap-toe pumps.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
5 June 2026
Adjective
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Domingo nails it and is very moving.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
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Citations were given for 39 hazardous moving violations and 65 non-moving violations.—
Kendrick Calfee
May 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 May 2026
Noun
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These days, the upsurge in streaming television and its hunger for content has made books an even more ubiquitous source of intellectual property for the small screen.—
Gary Goldstein,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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So it's been an upsurge in violence over the last couple of weeks, which is really unprecedented for us.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
6 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Uplifting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uplifting. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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