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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
ABC News, 8 Mar. 2026
There are few things more uplifting in team sports than the sight of a town and a group of players driving each other on, hardly daring to dream just how far a journey might take them.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Jeff was admired not only for his skill and leadership but also for his compassion toward new team members, his uplifting humor during challenging times, and his calm guidance in high-pressure situations.
—Kyle Werner, Des Moines Register, 5 Mar. 2026
This is like a lemony incense stick burning in a bright, airy room with wide-open windows—citrusy, smoky, and so uplifting.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
Gabriella Scott portrays the titular role in this uplifting, family-friendly work featuring Mya Bryant, Eliah Johnson, Arielle Roberts and Nia Simone Smith.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
The Annual Gala benefits the Casey Cares Foundation’s uplifting and ongoing programs for critically ill children and their families.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 24 Feb. 2026
Perhaps there’s some unseen optimism guiding Sarah, imbuing the film with a secretly uplifting quality, despite the gloomy subject matter.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
Cupid and Psyche 85, in its sickly plastic way, is a profoundly uplifting record.
—Andy Cush, Pitchfork, 15 Feb. 2026
Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Angela Osorio, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Her company, Jas It Up, focuses on preserving the planet and uplifting communities through sustainable lifestyle clothes focused on eco-conscious and socially aware lifestyles.
—Emily Olsen, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
The Moon is uplifting sore Chiron through a healing trine.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 1 Mar. 2026
Cerebral Mercury and caring Venus are uplifting your 9th House of Travel with their conjunction, so learning and sharing can draw you outward.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 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, 28 Feb. 2026
Due to the feelings-focused Moon in your 9th House of Journeys uplifting Pluto in your 5th House of Originality, play and discovery blend into progress.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 24 Feb. 2026
Families can look forward to interactive activities, uplifting conversations and an engaging guest facilitator from SHINE Youth.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
The steady growth and dedication to uplifting strong women ultimately led to the partnership with Sergio Hudson, who consistently designs for empowering, confident women.
—Tara Larson, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
In the office, he was admired not only for his skill and leadership, but also for his compassion toward new team members, his uplifting humor during challenging times, and his calm guidance in high-pressure situations.
—ABC News, 8 Mar. 2026
There are few things more uplifting in team sports than the sight of a town and a group of players driving each other on, hardly daring to dream just how far a journey might take them.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Jeff was admired not only for his skill and leadership but also for his compassion toward new team members, his uplifting humor during challenging times, and his calm guidance in high-pressure situations.
—Kyle Werner, Des Moines Register, 5 Mar. 2026
This is like a lemony incense stick burning in a bright, airy room with wide-open windows—citrusy, smoky, and so uplifting.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
Gabriella Scott portrays the titular role in this uplifting, family-friendly work featuring Mya Bryant, Eliah Johnson, Arielle Roberts and Nia Simone Smith.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
The Annual Gala benefits the Casey Cares Foundation’s uplifting and ongoing programs for critically ill children and their families.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 24 Feb. 2026
Perhaps there’s some unseen optimism guiding Sarah, imbuing the film with a secretly uplifting quality, despite the gloomy subject matter.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
Cupid and Psyche 85, in its sickly plastic way, is a profoundly uplifting record.
—Andy Cush, Pitchfork, 15 Feb. 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
Opened in 2025, the modern Persian cafe serves 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.
—Angela Osorio, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Her company, Jas It Up, focuses on preserving the planet and uplifting communities through sustainable lifestyle clothes focused on eco-conscious and socially aware lifestyles.
—Emily Olsen, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
The Moon is uplifting sore Chiron through a healing trine.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 1 Mar. 2026
Cerebral Mercury and caring Venus are uplifting your 9th House of Travel with their conjunction, so learning and sharing can draw you outward.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 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, 28 Feb. 2026
Due to the feelings-focused Moon in your 9th House of Journeys uplifting Pluto in your 5th House of Originality, play and discovery blend into progress.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 24 Feb. 2026
Families can look forward to interactive activities, uplifting conversations and an engaging guest facilitator from SHINE Youth.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
The steady growth and dedication to uplifting strong women ultimately led to the partnership with Sergio Hudson, who consistently designs for empowering, confident women.
—Tara Larson, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uplifting
Adjective
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Illinois’ 78-72 win over Maryland on Sunday in the regular-season finale wasn’t the most inspiring outing as the Illini head into Big Ten Tournament play this week at the United Center.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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So to be able to team up with her role model is deeply inspiring for Cate.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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New head coach Rob Edwards and his side have produced a clear upturn in performances since Christmas, and on two memorable evenings in the run-up to this FA Cup tie, that progress was rewarded with results.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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That’s like taking credit for jobs when there’s a national economic upturn.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Juraj Slafkovsky put Montreal in front less than five minutes before the second intermission, lifting a wrist shot over Kuemper’s glove from the slot.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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On Sunday afternoon, Nathan MacKinnon scored the decisive goal in a shootout, lifting the Avalanche to a 3-2 come-from-behind win over the Wild in their final meeting of the regular season.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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
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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
Noun
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In this setup, two propellers operate simultaneously, improving thrust and maneuverability for massive cargo vessels navigating ports and narrow channels.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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That’s the thrust of recent lawsuits against social media companies, arguing that such platforms are deliberately designed to hook young Americans.—
Ian Anderson,
Washington Post,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Hegseth apparently delighted in dispensing death and elevating and glorifying war.—
Casey Ryan Kelly,
The Conversation,
9 Mar. 2026
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The investment is a surprising move for Lee, who focuses his content on mom-and-pop restaurants, usually with an aim of elevating them to his audience.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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It’s been very, very moving, and it’s never happened for a Norwegian film before.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2026
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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
Noun
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The upsurge in violence after Oseguera Cervantes’ killing occurs as some indicators in Mexico’s security situation seemed to be improving.—
Angélica Durán-Martínez,
The Conversation,
24 Feb. 2026
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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
Cite this Entry
“Uplifting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uplifting. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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