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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
Chala June, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
Her uplifting music is backed by salsa, pop, cumbia, and urban rhythms, best reflected in her debut studio album INA Siendo INA, out earlier this year.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025
Several Dolphins achieved neat feats during the uplifting 34-10 thrashing of the Falcons in Atlanta.
—Barry Jackson
updated October 27, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
The online response has been incredibly uplifting, and Atkinson has been able to connect with many other families battling DIPG.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
But not everyone seems to agree that statue succeeds in uplifting mothers.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 23 Oct. 2025
The show draws from real-life, high-pressure experiences of first responders who regularly face heart-stopping situations that are often unpredictable, intense and uplifting at the same time.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
The result is short, lyrical narratives that aim to be enjoyable, uplifting, and emotionally instructive.
—William Jones, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
The production is an uplifting evening of theatre that is both educational and humorous from beginning to end, according to a news release.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
Quincy Green, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2025
Each piece features uplifting hues and playful typography, echoing Madhhappy’s distinctive identity, while grounding it in Puma’s DNA.
—Kristine Kwak, StyleCaster, 30 Oct. 2025
As gutting as that was, the team received uplifting news on each player Monday indicating that neither injury was as serious as initially thought.
—Max Dible, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Oct. 2025
Last month, Elizondo was honored in Dallas for providing representation of and uplifting the voices of Latinos in his films.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2025
Here, Fairchild Studio catches up with Brink about women uplifting each other, her resilience in overcoming mental and physical challenges throughout her career thus far, her time at the NBA Paris Games and more.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning actress known for a prolific career in uplifting comedies, a quirky sense of fashion, and a penchant for drinking red wine with ice cubes, has died at the age of 79.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025
The supermodel also founded the Luz Foundation, which supports projects uplifting women and children, as well as initiatives in education, health, and the environment.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
The decision to focus her work on uplifting the voices and stories of other women came in 2018, after years of searching for the kind of photography subject that resonated most.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
Grapefruit lovers will get down with Rosemary Jane, while G&T loyalists should try the Tet & Tonic, with chamomile and 5 mg each of THC and CBD for a balanced, uplifting effect.
—Chala June, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
Her uplifting music is backed by salsa, pop, cumbia, and urban rhythms, best reflected in her debut studio album INA Siendo INA, out earlier this year.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025
Several Dolphins achieved neat feats during the uplifting 34-10 thrashing of the Falcons in Atlanta.
—Barry Jackson
updated October 27, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
The online response has been incredibly uplifting, and Atkinson has been able to connect with many other families battling DIPG.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
But not everyone seems to agree that statue succeeds in uplifting mothers.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 23 Oct. 2025
The show draws from real-life, high-pressure experiences of first responders who regularly face heart-stopping situations that are often unpredictable, intense and uplifting at the same time.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
The result is short, lyrical narratives that aim to be enjoyable, uplifting, and emotionally instructive.
—William Jones, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
The production is an uplifting evening of theatre that is both educational and humorous from beginning to end, according to a news release.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
Through its sponsorship of Billboard Latin Music Week, State Farm reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Latin community and uplifting the voices shaping its culture.
—Quincy Green, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2025
Each piece features uplifting hues and playful typography, echoing Madhhappy’s distinctive identity, while grounding it in Puma’s DNA.
—Kristine Kwak, StyleCaster, 30 Oct. 2025
As gutting as that was, the team received uplifting news on each player Monday indicating that neither injury was as serious as initially thought.
—Max Dible, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Oct. 2025
Last month, Elizondo was honored in Dallas for providing representation of and uplifting the voices of Latinos in his films.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2025
Here, Fairchild Studio catches up with Brink about women uplifting each other, her resilience in overcoming mental and physical challenges throughout her career thus far, her time at the NBA Paris Games and more.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning actress known for a prolific career in uplifting comedies, a quirky sense of fashion, and a penchant for drinking red wine with ice cubes, has died at the age of 79.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025
The supermodel also founded the Luz Foundation, which supports projects uplifting women and children, as well as initiatives in education, health, and the environment.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
The decision to focus her work on uplifting the voices and stories of other women came in 2018, after years of searching for the kind of photography subject that resonated most.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uplifting
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The former Blaugrana standout scored twice in the 2022 final as well as netting his penalty in the shootout on his way to lifting soccer’s most prestigious trophy.—
Frank Nunns O'Connell,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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Later, the humanoids got up in a human-like manner, first lifting their legs and using their hip joint to get up and come back to their original standing position.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Your votes will now help decide who will be the next CNN Hero of the Year and receive an additional $100,000 to continue their inspiring work.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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At the same time, the Canadian-American relationship has been an inspiring, positive example to the rest of the world.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This week saw Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos descending on the Eternal City to announce the streaming giant’s plans to help revive a storied cinema, as well as a host of international TV executives mooting the possibility of an upturn that could pull the global drama biz out of its recent doldrums.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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Under Brown’s leadership, McLaren has seen a dramatic upturn in fortunes in F1, winning the constructors’ championship for the last two years.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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As a member of the Phoenix Union High School District Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council, Yeraldin plays a role in elevating student voices, advocating for improvements in academics, extracurriculars and campus life.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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The danger intensifies when storm surge coincides with high tide, rapidly elevating water levels and increasing the risk of widespread flooding.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But the Drama is also equally thrilling and edifying, much like the experience of witnessing Cardi’s rise and watching her maneuver celebrity, heartbreak and beef at the highest level.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
25 Sep. 2025
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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
Noun
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Air enters the missile’s intake, passes through a fission reactor, and is heated directly by the reaction to produce thrust.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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Too much landing thrust could burn into the regolith, punching a destabilizing hole in its loose surface.—
Dan Vergano,
Scientific American,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Still, the project adds another exclusive tier to a venue already marked by VIP enclaves, raising questions about how much of COTA’s most distinctive real estate will remain truly accessible — and for how long.—
Patrick Iversen,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The key to raising emotionally resilient kids is the ability to repair.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But both grew immensely from knowing one another, and their finding peace in the finale was one of the more moving moments of the entire series.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Oct. 2025
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One of the most moving stories in the film is the portrait of a father and son bonding over their love of geek culture.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
19 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Uplifting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uplifting. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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