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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
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
It’s based on an unconventional true story from recent history, set on the British Isles, with a tone that alternates between humorous and sorrowful before delivering an uplifting and humanist message, with skillfully invisible filmmaking that takes a backseat to the performances and story.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
For a certain type of college in the United States, the news is rarely uplifting.
—Mark Dent, thehustle.co, 24 Apr. 2026
In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, the Louisiana native opens up about taking the stage with Travis — who suffered a life-altering stroke in 2013 — and details the challenges he's been met with and gives an uplifting update on the iconic country star's health.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
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
Your 11th House of Community gains drive as ambitious Mars enters, energizing ongoing collaborations while uplifting hope for what comes next.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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
It’s based on an unconventional true story from recent history, set on the British Isles, with a tone that alternates between humorous and sorrowful before delivering an uplifting and humanist message, with skillfully invisible filmmaking that takes a backseat to the performances and story.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
For a certain type of college in the United States, the news is rarely uplifting.
—Mark Dent, thehustle.co, 24 Apr. 2026
In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, the Louisiana native opens up about taking the stage with Travis — who suffered a life-altering stroke in 2013 — and details the challenges he's been met with and gives an uplifting update on the iconic country star's health.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 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
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
Your 11th House of Community gains drive as ambitious Mars enters, energizing ongoing collaborations while uplifting hope for what comes next.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uplifting
Adjective
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Both sides arrive at this matchup on the heels of inspiring Game 7 victories.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
5 May 2026
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Despite the challenges, Miller said, dogged journalists continue to produce inspiring work.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
4 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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The Celtics started 1-for-7 from the field and fell behind 11-3 before Mazzulla made his first change, lifting Harper and sending in Payton Pritchard.—
Zack Cox,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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The brand says the V-design on the back of these wide-leg pants creates a butt-lifting effect.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
2 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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The literature on adolescence marks middle school as a turning point, a time when kids begin to pull away from their parents, discard childish pursuits, and pursue, full thrust, the exhausting project of individuation.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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This elliptical, enigmatic sentence, with its palindromic form (not unlike that of the Heart Sutra), signals the main thrust of Pau’s work, which employs structures of looping, repetition, and recursion to explore the space of ambiguity and uncertainty.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
Verb
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The Jewish Theological Seminary has named Rabbi Mike Uram as its next chancellor, elevating a Jewish educator best known for his time as executive director of the University of Pennsylvania Hillel to lead Conservative Judaism’s flagship university and rabbinical school.—
Andrew Silow-Carroll,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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What was initially thought to be a small number of caves has been proven otherwise through ongoing research, elevating Nottingham’s historical significance (with a reference to Robin Hood attached).—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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Violators could be ticketed similar to a non-moving violation for a driver.—
Jim Turner,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2026
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Each wrong turn is bittersweet, making the eventual reunion even more moving and meaningful.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Why is there such an upsurge in food allergies in the United States or in Western nations?—
Torie Bosch,
STAT,
25 Apr. 2026
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For all the upsurge of Russian activity and injection of US uncertainty, the military is eager to stress that not everything has changed.—
Alan Crawford,
Bloomberg,
20 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Uplifting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uplifting. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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