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to move from a lower to a higher place or position
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Recent Examples of uplifting
Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Feb. 2026
After a cold, dark winter, nothing feels more uplifting than decorating for spring with cheerful accents that signal sunnier days ahead.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2026
Collections and designers put their best foot forward, delivering high-caliber collections — some were uplifting, others were thought-provoking, most were both.
—Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2026
That is something that might apply to both of these teams more generally after such an uplifting 2024-25 campaign.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
The baby-pink star of the long-running British children’s series Peppa Pig gives an upbeat update to Rihanna’s uplifting hit, which topped the Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks in 2012.
—Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
Both of you have made music that is very uplifting as well.
—Steve Baltin, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops With niacinamide to brighten and a fresh watermelon scent that makes application feel instantly uplifting, these glow drops deliver smooth, natural-looking radiance.
—Allure Editors, Allure, 28 Jan. 2026
The mood is uplifting and educational, especially when bands are in session.
—Stirling Kelso, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
Usa Today, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 31 Jan. 2026
She's dedicated to uplifting other Black writers, particularly in an industry that has a long way to go toward real equality.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Could uplifting comedy prove a new international force from Latin America?
—John Hopewell, Variety, 20 Jan. 2026
Their values — teamwork, wellness and uplifting the community — mirror everything this race stands for.
—Brom Hoban, Austin American Statesman, 16 Jan. 2026
Michigan is uplifting the origins and contributions of its diverse Muslim communities this month.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 15 Jan. 2026
The transition to the E-130J reflects a broader trend in uplifting legacy strategic communication systems to platforms that can better accommodate evolving technology, threats, and mission requirements.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
The touring Black stage plays of the ’90s and ’00s, sometimes called the urban theater circuit, mixed gospel and R&B music with uplifting comedy and Christian values.
—Sarah Hepola, Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
That said, Mike presents as an uplifting, jovial kind of guy.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Feb. 2026
After a cold, dark winter, nothing feels more uplifting than decorating for spring with cheerful accents that signal sunnier days ahead.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2026
Collections and designers put their best foot forward, delivering high-caliber collections — some were uplifting, others were thought-provoking, most were both.
—Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2026
That is something that might apply to both of these teams more generally after such an uplifting 2024-25 campaign.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
The baby-pink star of the long-running British children’s series Peppa Pig gives an upbeat update to Rihanna’s uplifting hit, which topped the Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks in 2012.
—Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
Both of you have made music that is very uplifting as well.
—Steve Baltin, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops With niacinamide to brighten and a fresh watermelon scent that makes application feel instantly uplifting, these glow drops deliver smooth, natural-looking radiance.
—Allure Editors, Allure, 28 Jan. 2026
The mood is uplifting and educational, especially when bands are in session.
—Stirling Kelso, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
The Cancer moon delivers uplifting encounters that are perfectly timed.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 31 Jan. 2026
She's dedicated to uplifting other Black writers, particularly in an industry that has a long way to go toward real equality.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Could uplifting comedy prove a new international force from Latin America?
—John Hopewell, Variety, 20 Jan. 2026
Their values — teamwork, wellness and uplifting the community — mirror everything this race stands for.
—Brom Hoban, Austin American Statesman, 16 Jan. 2026
Michigan is uplifting the origins and contributions of its diverse Muslim communities this month.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 15 Jan. 2026
The transition to the E-130J reflects a broader trend in uplifting legacy strategic communication systems to platforms that can better accommodate evolving technology, threats, and mission requirements.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
The touring Black stage plays of the ’90s and ’00s, sometimes called the urban theater circuit, mixed gospel and R&B music with uplifting comedy and Christian values.
—Sarah Hepola, Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uplifting
Adjective
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Her father’s inspiring story fueled her determination, drive and passion for athletics and life.—
James Varsallone,
Miami Herald,
4 Feb. 2026
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Gates has assembled a stimulating, illuminating, maddening, saddening, but often inspiring, story of their relations with the world and one another.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For all the focus on United’s recent upturn in form, Fulham will arrive at Old Trafford on a run of just one defeat from their last eight league games.—
Graham Ruthven,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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The oversold upturn would be confirmed with upside follow-through from the recent breakout, supporting a more decisive turnaround in 2026.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
29 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Takaichi has pledged to revise security and defense policies by December to bolster Japan’s offensive military capabilities, lifting a ban on weapons exports and moving further away from the country’s postwar pacifist principles.—
Mari Yamaguchi,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Chip and Kasinee Tolman begin each day by lifting their two adult children out of bed and into their wheelchairs.—
Michael Cuglietta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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For two decades, this edifying A&E docuseries has been lifting the veil of investigative work during that critical time frame.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Jan. 2026
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Now that books are considered virtuous and edifying, moralists can’t persuade anyone to pick one up.—
Adam Kirsch,
The Atlantic,
2 Jan. 2026
Noun
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According to the university, the flight marked the first time a medium-to-large high-subsonic drone has flown with an aerodynamic thrust-vectoring nozzle.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Feb. 2026
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In recent years, Moeller’s music has sped up considerably, ratcheting up from 120 BPM house and techno rhythms to the 170 BPM thrust of drum’n’bass.—
Andrew Ryce,
Pitchfork,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In reality, the agency is elevating scientific rigor and economic reality over feel-good motivated reasoning.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Drawing on her training, Santana performed lifesaving measures, including elevating legs to improve blood flow to the heart.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Among the more moving cases that Blair describes are those of people who in life were vulnerable and powerless but in death were considered formidable threats.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
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The offense is considered a non-moving violation with no license points, though vehicles can be towed in some cases.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Yardeni included a chart of durable goods inflation to show just how much tariffs have added to the pain in the pocketbook, the first upsurge since pandemic-era inflation driven by supply-chain constraints.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
31 Dec. 2025
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The Georgia congresswoman said Trump’s rhetoric had led to an upsurge in threats against her, including an ominous warning of a pipe-bomb attack on her family business.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
18 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Uplifting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uplifting. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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