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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
Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 1 June 2026
For Newcastle, the swift sale of Gordon is the second part of their summer plan, following the uplifting news that Lewis Miley, the 20-year-old academy graduate, agreed a six-year contract extension on Monday.
—Pol Ballús, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Gorman’s poem ends on an uplifting, defiant note.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The beloved star ended her message on an uplifting note.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
Colbert, meanwhile, celebrated his last episode of The Late Show with an uplifting sendoff that made no mention of Trump at all.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
Starring Miami-native stage and TV actor David Rosenberg, the one-man show set in the Bronx, is a heart-wrenching, but ultimately uplifting, story of faith, remorse and the human spirit.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2026
Through a fanciful and deeply personal approach, this film transforms the reckoning of immigrant life—working far from family and home—into something profoundly relatable, accessible, and unexpectedly uplifting.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 6 May 2026
Share this with a friend who could use some uplifting news bites in their inbox.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
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 cafe opened in 2025 with barbari bread and lavash wrap sandwiches, tahini-date shakes and chai lattes, plus a full slate of events aimed at uplifting the local Persian community.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 19 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
And uplifting the nation was just Temple’s first act!
—Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The show has always affected a devil-may-care attitude, but in previous seasons, less-wearying — not to say light or uplifting — moments came up as a result of the chemistry between the young ensemble.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 1 June 2026
For Newcastle, the swift sale of Gordon is the second part of their summer plan, following the uplifting news that Lewis Miley, the 20-year-old academy graduate, agreed a six-year contract extension on Monday.
—Pol Ballús, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Gorman’s poem ends on an uplifting, defiant note.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The beloved star ended her message on an uplifting note.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
Colbert, meanwhile, celebrated his last episode of The Late Show with an uplifting sendoff that made no mention of Trump at all.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
Starring Miami-native stage and TV actor David Rosenberg, the one-man show set in the Bronx, is a heart-wrenching, but ultimately uplifting, story of faith, remorse and the human spirit.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2026
Through a fanciful and deeply personal approach, this film transforms the reckoning of immigrant life—working far from family and home—into something profoundly relatable, accessible, and unexpectedly uplifting.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 6 May 2026
Share this with a friend who could use some uplifting news bites in their inbox.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 30 Apr. 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
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 cafe opened in 2025 with barbari bread and lavash wrap sandwiches, tahini-date shakes and chai lattes, plus a full slate of events aimed at uplifting the local Persian community.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 19 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
And uplifting the nation was just Temple’s first act!
—Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uplifting
Adjective
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In New York, an inspiring young leftist competed against a boorish, but experienced, former governor to replace a corrupt mayor.—
Marc Novicoff,
The Atlantic,
31 May 2026
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The event promises inspiring vibes, great music and a chance to celebrate the album release together.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Three structural elements differentiate the present landscape from previous upturns.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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Domestic sales and government largesse are driving the upturn, but activity is still affected by supply chain disruptions and businesses deferring spending.—
Dominic Dudley,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Japan has recently taken steps to expand its defense posture, including lifting its ban on lethal arms exports and mulling changes to Article 9 of its constitution, which renounces war and the maintenance of armed forces.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
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Aside from these new big punchers, the new space age is seeing a plethora of new companies seeking to cut themselves a slice of the market for lifting small payloads, often in multi-satellite deployments, into low Earth orbit.—
David Szondy
May 31,
New Atlas,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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With time, a breakup can become an edifying event in one’s life.—
Paula Mejía,
The Atlantic,
3 May 2026
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Trading in this quarter started in the late 1800s, and to this day boasts edifying buildings done in raw stone Qatari style.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Starship also has almost twice the thrust of the Moon rocket.—
David Szondy
May 31,
New Atlas,
31 May 2026
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That authority is the main thrust of federal tax enforcement.—
Andrew Leahey,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2026
Verb
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The rooms Recent renovations have been completed in all the rooms, elevating their stature with subtle colors and chic furnishings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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From cat-eye beauties to throwback, oversized statement makers, these glasses will take you from parade float to bar crawl in style (while elevating your ensembles year-round).—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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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
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The report urges Sacramento to follow San Francisco and Berkeley in restricting non-moving violation enforcement.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
18 May 2026
Noun
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The upsurge in interest has prompted several headline-grabbing launches.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The years that followed saw an enormous upsurge in new approaches to money and monetary policy, including a resurrection of old debates.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Uplifting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uplifting. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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