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Recent Examples of uplifting
Oliver Kay, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
More uplifting news below to get you to the weekend!
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
Special activities, such as going to a concert or getting a pedicure, can be uplifting and cathartic to your energy and vibes.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 18 Dec. 2025
This year, however, the film’s uplifting message about the power of love will take on a much sadder tone following the heartbreaking news of the passing of director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, on December 14.
—Meg Walters, Glamour, 15 Dec. 2025
Silly by Psilly Goose Silly is a non-alcoholic social drink made with juicy passionfruit and mango, blended with kanna and lion’s mane for a light, uplifting buzz.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
Pantone will be touting the uplifting message of Cloud Dancer all year long by spotlighting artists who will reimagine it in their own work.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2025
Join the concerts to begin Advent with uplifting music and scriptures, celebrating the coming birth of Jesus.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2025
And all the uplifting ways to look at things.
—Sabrina Impacciatore, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
John Hopewell, Variety, 20 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, 17 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
Sessions feature top local jazz musicians, space for personal connection and uplifting themes.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
The Moon is uplifting Chiron, smoothing over any rough edges in your 2nd House of Wealth.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2026
Adjective
After three games without a goal, to put in a performance like that, with a depleted team, was a fitting end to an uplifting year for David Moyes and his players.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
More uplifting news below to get you to the weekend!
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
Special activities, such as going to a concert or getting a pedicure, can be uplifting and cathartic to your energy and vibes.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 18 Dec. 2025
This year, however, the film’s uplifting message about the power of love will take on a much sadder tone following the heartbreaking news of the passing of director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, on December 14.
—Meg Walters, Glamour, 15 Dec. 2025
Silly by Psilly Goose Silly is a non-alcoholic social drink made with juicy passionfruit and mango, blended with kanna and lion’s mane for a light, uplifting buzz.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
Pantone will be touting the uplifting message of Cloud Dancer all year long by spotlighting artists who will reimagine it in their own work.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2025
Join the concerts to begin Advent with uplifting music and scriptures, celebrating the coming birth of Jesus.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2025
And all the uplifting ways to look at things.
—Sabrina Impacciatore, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
Verb
Could uplifting comedy prove a new international force from Latin America?
—John Hopewell, Variety, 20 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, 17 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
Sessions feature top local jazz musicians, space for personal connection and uplifting themes.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
The Moon is uplifting Chiron, smoothing over any rough edges in your 2nd House of Wealth.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uplifting
Adjective
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Talking about death can be educational, empowering and inspiring.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Jan. 2026
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Percy warns the camp that Kronos has returned and delivers an inspiring speech, reminding them that no one is coming to save them.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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But there’s certainly been a bit of an upturn in form with a few people as well, which is really welcome.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
8 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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In 2024, in first (partial) year in his new no-heavy-lifting sinecure, Lowy pocketed $351,050.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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With the shot clock running down, Lopez swung the ball back to the other side, with Sanders waiting to retrieve it after lifting from the corner.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 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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This allows robots to use power for thrust when needed and deploy wings to glide when conserving battery.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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This is likewise the thrust of Salò, based on the Marquis de Sade’s The 120 Days of Sodom, an orgiastic, disturbing carnival of torture, rape, and killing, reset by Pasolini in the town from which fascism reigned in the 1940s.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Below, shop more pointed-toe heels (and a few flats) inspired by her outfit-elevating shoe.—
Kaelin Dodge,
InStyle,
13 Jan. 2026
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In her three years as president of Santiago Canyon College, Jeannie Kim has taken the lead on a series of initiatives, with the goal of elevating the status of SCC from simply another community college to becoming a preferred choice for prospective students.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
12 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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Rents for existing residents had been rising faster than the city average, and an upsurge in evictions followed.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
10 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Uplifting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uplifting. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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