as in to lift
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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as in encouragement
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as in increase
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Recent Examples of uplift
Rance Collins, Variety, 23 Mar. 2025
From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 22 Mar. 2025
Guy Lodge, Variety, 17 Feb. 2025
For all that there was no uplift in broadcast revenues, static at €4.3bn, the game’s growing appeal is insulating the elite clubs and enabling continued growth.
—Philip Buckingham, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
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Verb
The Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles dinner became politically charged as its speakers and honorees used their platforms to uplift and rally the LGBTQ+ community.
—Rance Collins, Variety, 23 Mar. 2025
From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 22 Mar. 2025
Noun
Conscientiously addressing a national crisis of domestic abuse while also lunging for the heartstrings, the film is an uneven balance of grainy social realism and crowd-pleasing uplift, but Cruz’s resolute performance just about holds it together.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 17 Feb. 2025
For all that there was no uplift in broadcast revenues, static at €4.3bn, the game’s growing appeal is insulating the elite clubs and enabling continued growth.
—Philip Buckingham, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uplift
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Richards says watching Newcastle United lift the Carabao Cup before the international break — ending their 70-year wait for a major domestic trophy — only fuelled his desire to help Palace to the first major trophy in their history.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Think about it this way, a rising tide lifts all boats.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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After encouragement from several key players in conversations over the winter, Baldelli implemented the idea this spring.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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With encouragement from her daughter, Hannah (played by Abby Ryder Fortson), Maggie embarks on a journey of self-discovery, ultimately learning to love herself and to treat those around her with greater kindness.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2025
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The current model of two sites rather than four, like in the men’s NCAA Tournament, reduces overhead costs, and the increase in gate revenue is an additional boon.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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This vulnerability is further underscored by recent increases in poverty.—
Murtaza Ali,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The Bottom Line Strong building materials elevate too-familiar design.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2025
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Also known as pistachio meal, this fine green powder made with pistachio nuts is an instant way to elevate everything, especially baked goods.—
Erin Hooker,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Mar. 2025
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Hailey Bieber never stops mining the food pyramid for fresh beauty inspiration.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
23 Mar. 2025
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Warmer perfumes overall are currently trending (vanilla, anyone?), but, unlike the more popular gourmands taking over TikTok, musky perfumes take inspiration from skin rather than your pantry.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
23 Mar. 2025
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Children dance with pride in native regalia at the cruise port and some community members who had left are returning to open new businesses and raise families.—
Elaine Glusac,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Mar. 2025
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The imminent water landing would bring to an end a lengthy spaceflight saga that thrust Williams and Wilmore into the spotlight and raised questions about the future of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
18 Mar. 2025
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In an effort to expand its accessibility efforts for visitors with autism, the Museum offers a temporary sensory relief space, which provides complimentary sensory kits.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2025
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Martha Stewart’s Miles Anti-Fatigue Mat has a spongy texture that provides relief for the feet, back, and leg joints during long periods of standing in the kitchen.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Anyone miserable in their jobs will take some solace from Careless People, a blistering new memoir by Sarah Wynn-Williams, former global public policy director at Facebook (since rebranded as Meta).—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
21 Mar. 2025
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While living in San Francisco during the late ’90s, Wallace found solace in the healing power of aromatherapy, Reiki, and meditation.—
Martine Thompson,
Essence,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Uplift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uplift. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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