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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
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
Inspired by blooms outside, floral dresses are an uplifting way to look polished while staying comfortable.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Today, the islands also offer an uplifting lesson on how conservation efforts can reverse negative human impacts on the environment.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 29 Apr. 2026
Blue and green combine to create an electric aqua that is instantly uplifting and refreshing.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
Some uplifting stories about the prospect who sold them.
—Zak Keefer, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
For a certain type of college in the United States, the news is rarely uplifting.
—Mark Dent, thehustle.co, 24 Apr. 2026
Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
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
In homage to the late songstress, who also was an avid tennis player, the tournament will celebrate the legacy of Houston while uplifting her other endeavors outside of music.
—Brooke Howard, AJC.com, 15 Apr. 2026
There are still uplifting achievements being made.
—Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
With the tour, Lovato has also committed to uplifting the next generation of pop girls, offering her opening slot to Adéla, who delivers a star-making performance, backed by four dancers, a ballet barre, and outfit changes.
—Tomás Mier, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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
Inspired by blooms outside, floral dresses are an uplifting way to look polished while staying comfortable.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Today, the islands also offer an uplifting lesson on how conservation efforts can reverse negative human impacts on the environment.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 29 Apr. 2026
Blue and green combine to create an electric aqua that is instantly uplifting and refreshing.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
Some uplifting stories about the prospect who sold them.
—Zak Keefer, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
For a certain type of college in the United States, the news is rarely uplifting.
—Mark Dent, thehustle.co, 24 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
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
In homage to the late songstress, who also was an avid tennis player, the tournament will celebrate the legacy of Houston while uplifting her other endeavors outside of music.
—Brooke Howard, AJC.com, 15 Apr. 2026
There are still uplifting achievements being made.
—Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
With the tour, Lovato has also committed to uplifting the next generation of pop girls, offering her opening slot to Adéla, who delivers a star-making performance, backed by four dancers, a ballet barre, and outfit changes.
—Tomás Mier, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uplifting
Adjective
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The stories featured in this documentary are emotional and inspiring.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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The emergence of Dorion as a serious contender for the top job last week, and the organization immediately seeming to fold in the face of significant public outcry and criticism, wasn’t exactly confidence-inspiring.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
Noun
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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
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Any hope that Liam Rosenior’s sacking 12 days ago would spark an upturn, especially after their FA Cup semi-final victory over Leeds United, have been brought back to reality.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
Verb
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No doubt the bill of materials will be lower on this twelve-month-old design, lifting the margins on what will remain the current vanilla handset.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Appropriately, 19 miles east of their first major trophy lift since the 2021/22 League Cup, City men busied themselves by lifting the FA Cup over Chelsea in what was Pep Guardiola’s 24th visit to Wembley Stadium and his 20th major trophies as City manager.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
17 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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Powered by 33 of SpaceX's Raptor-class engines, the booster provides the initial burst of thrust at liftoff, while the vehicle is where the crew and cargo would ride in orbit after the stages separate.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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The thrust of Mann’s speeches is that Germany, after its plunge into evil, must engage in a spiritual reckoning, a new embrace of humanity, the kind that coursed through Goethe’s writing.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Via one of popular music’s most stratospherically elevating climaxes, the song shifts into gospel overdrive with the explosive entrance of disco’s mightiest, most visceral vocalist, Loleatta Holloway.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2026
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There is a fine line between elevating the league and overshadowing it.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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The final shot of Jane and her crew packing up in the big empty soundstage as Valerie walks away is very moving, in the way that this season has been so much about the loss of investment in the craft of filmmaking.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
14 May 2026
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Courtenay Valenti, who is now running [Amazon] MGM, always loved it, always thought there was something valuable to the idea of a family movie that seemed like a silly talking animal movie and turns out to be much more moving.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
Noun
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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
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Some observers believe the recent upsurge in violence in both the Lower Artibonite and Cul-de-Sac carry political and electoral overtones, coinciding with a series of protests that have also recently erupted.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
11 May 2026
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“Uplifting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uplifting. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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