as in lifting
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
Glenn Garner, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
However, that isn’t the only reason why the novel is uplifting.
—Rabih Alameddine
september 2, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2025
To further support strength, the formula layers in a complex of 10 hydrolyzed plant proteins, 17 amino acids, and eight peptides, which work together to repair weak areas and boost elasticity while enveloping your hair in an uplifting citrus blend softened by lavender and geranium.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 1 Sep. 2025
To see Gauff and Shelton live through the rollercoaster was agonizing and uplifting at the same time.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
This week’s crop of new tunes features Lainey Wilson offering up an encouraging life anthem and plea for more uplifting things in life, while a Steve Martin and Alison Brown duet, plus a viral track from The Creekers, offers up a double-shot of bluegrass.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2025
Many of the ingredients are from Tata Harper’s own farm in Vermont, and have a naturally uplifting scent that makes for a luxurious moment for the senses, too.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2025
The goal of the bathroom makeover was to create a space that felt safe, clean, and uplifting.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
And the vast range of hues on offer (from our favorite Almond to the deep blue Ocean to the uplifting Saffron) will be better at amping up your interiors than any home decor purchase — mark our words.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2025
Jewel Wicker, Billboard, 29 Aug. 2025
Bright and cheerful, this stem features vibrant yellow daisies with natural green stems, bringing a sunny, uplifting touch to any space.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2025
The 35-year-old driver's vast F1 experience, since his debut in 2011, will be extremely useful in uplifting Cadillac F1, the sport's second American team.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
Lee has not only managed to penetrate the cultural zeitgeist through his adept storytelling, uplifting those around him, as well as wholesome content featuring his family, but his brand itself has also proved to be a worthy contender for the hearts and minds of people worldwide.
—Kenneth J. Williams Jr, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
The rock blob may have also contributed to uplifting the mountains during the Cenozoic Era over the last 66 million years, according to the new study.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2025
Drawing more than 500,000 attendees annually, and generating more than $300 million for the local economy each year, the festival features panels, performances, business expos and wellness programming—all rooted in uplifting Black people and Black culture.
—Essence, 7 Aug. 2025
The representative emphasized the bill’s role in uplifting domestic growers and honoring the late Congressman Don Young, a champion of the industry.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Verb
Now in its eighth year, NewFest is thrilled to collaborate with NYC’s Department of Education on this uplifting shorts program curated for LGBTQ+ teens.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
However, that isn’t the only reason why the novel is uplifting.
—Rabih Alameddine
september 2, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2025
To further support strength, the formula layers in a complex of 10 hydrolyzed plant proteins, 17 amino acids, and eight peptides, which work together to repair weak areas and boost elasticity while enveloping your hair in an uplifting citrus blend softened by lavender and geranium.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 1 Sep. 2025
To see Gauff and Shelton live through the rollercoaster was agonizing and uplifting at the same time.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
This week’s crop of new tunes features Lainey Wilson offering up an encouraging life anthem and plea for more uplifting things in life, while a Steve Martin and Alison Brown duet, plus a viral track from The Creekers, offers up a double-shot of bluegrass.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2025
Many of the ingredients are from Tata Harper’s own farm in Vermont, and have a naturally uplifting scent that makes for a luxurious moment for the senses, too.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2025
The goal of the bathroom makeover was to create a space that felt safe, clean, and uplifting.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
And the vast range of hues on offer (from our favorite Almond to the deep blue Ocean to the uplifting Saffron) will be better at amping up your interiors than any home decor purchase — mark our words.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
The city’s music scene has thrived for decades, with artists such as Outkast, Usher and Young Thug creating global hits and uplifting Atlanta as their home base.
—Jewel Wicker, Billboard, 29 Aug. 2025
Bright and cheerful, this stem features vibrant yellow daisies with natural green stems, bringing a sunny, uplifting touch to any space.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2025
The 35-year-old driver's vast F1 experience, since his debut in 2011, will be extremely useful in uplifting Cadillac F1, the sport's second American team.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
Lee has not only managed to penetrate the cultural zeitgeist through his adept storytelling, uplifting those around him, as well as wholesome content featuring his family, but his brand itself has also proved to be a worthy contender for the hearts and minds of people worldwide.
—Kenneth J. Williams Jr, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
The rock blob may have also contributed to uplifting the mountains during the Cenozoic Era over the last 66 million years, according to the new study.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2025
Drawing more than 500,000 attendees annually, and generating more than $300 million for the local economy each year, the festival features panels, performances, business expos and wellness programming—all rooted in uplifting Black people and Black culture.
—Essence, 7 Aug. 2025
The representative emphasized the bill’s role in uplifting domestic growers and honoring the late Congressman Don Young, a champion of the industry.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uplifting
Verb
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Apart from lifting the ban on social media, the protesters’ other demands included that the Prime Minister resign and that Nepal establish an independent watchdog body similar to an ombudsman to monitor corruption.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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Nuno will be replaced by Ange Postecoglou, who was relieved of his duties by Tottenham Hotspur in June, just weeks after ending the club’s 17-year wait for a major trophy by lifting the Europa League.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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An inspiring 60-second spot from Pampers features an array of wee tykes, all being comforted or protected by the popular Procter & Gamble diaper.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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Her character is a peasant who, around the midway mark, gives an inspiring speech to her granddaughter, Afra (Wardi Eilabuni).—
Ritesh Mehta,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But then, like how that summer’s World Cup prompted an upturn in football interest across England, 1990 also produced a wave of players who would contribute to the English national team reaching the past two European Championship finals.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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This stock is one of the few that features an upturn in monthly momentum.—
Bill Sarubbi,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Further elevating her practice, Jacobs belongs to a small club of artist/aviators including Doug Wheeler and James Turrell, whose experiences of flying small aircraft have opened an inimitable perspective on atmosphere and the aesthetics of the sublime.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The conceit is inherently crowdpleasing — a man stumbling into strangers’ lives and finding unexpected connection — but Hikari steers it with earnestness, elevating it beyond sentimental comedy.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But Nelson’s point seems to be that all efforts to reproduce the natural world, whether motivated by crassly commercial interests or ones that are, ostensibly, more edifying, are much alike in the end.—
Elizabeth Kolbert,
New Yorker,
9 Aug. 2025
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This may have been a low point, but not even the more edifying moments of the discussion shed much light on the essential conflict between Brustein’s commitment to integration and Wilson’s appeal for separatism.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Nov. 2023
Noun
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Hardt also upgraded its vehicle by cutting bogie weight by 45 percent, boosting thrust by 50 percent, and integrating magnetic guidance with propulsion.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Sep. 2025
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Emboldened by his trip to Beijing, Kim on Monday watched a test of North Korea’s new high-thrust rocket engine, which state media said would be used to power Pyongyang’s newest intercontinental ballistic missile, the Hwasong-20.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Since 1995, when Trevor’s twins Joshua and Samuel died in England, the Marlborough father has dedicated his life to raising funds to donate to special care baby units throughout the country.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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This enclosed back segment of the property could work for raising chickens and other small farm animals —away from the main house.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Experts say heavy bomber drones are very useful against non-moving targets, as well as against groups of soldiers or bunkers, but are typically used at night.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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However, the idea that Richardson’s second benching in nine months can somehow be spun into a positive for his development isn’t very moving.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Uplifting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uplifting. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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