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
Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Now in its eighth year, NewFest is thrilled to collaborate with NYC’s Department of Education on this uplifting shorts program curated for LGBTQ+ teens.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
However, that isn’t the only reason why the novel is uplifting.
—Rabih Alameddine
september 2, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2025
To further support strength, the formula layers in a complex of 10 hydrolyzed plant proteins, 17 amino acids, and eight peptides, which work together to repair weak areas and boost elasticity while enveloping your hair in an uplifting citrus blend softened by lavender and geranium.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 1 Sep. 2025
This week’s crop of new tunes features Lainey Wilson offering up an encouraging life anthem and plea for more uplifting things in life, while a Steve Martin and Alison Brown duet, plus a viral track from The Creekers, offers up a double-shot of bluegrass.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2025
Many of the ingredients are from Tata Harper’s own farm in Vermont, and have a naturally uplifting scent that makes for a luxurious moment for the senses, too.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2025
The goal of the bathroom makeover was to create a space that felt safe, clean, and uplifting.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
And the vast range of hues on offer (from our favorite Almond to the deep blue Ocean to the uplifting Saffron) will be better at amping up your interiors than any home decor purchase — mark our words.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2025
Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
This annual festival celebrates women’s sports and uplifting women, through activities, workshops, music and surf competitions.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
Pope Leo sent his wishes to her immediate family in the condolence message and underscored Katharine's commitment to uplifting others.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
After uplifting a veteran, Karlaftis looked to encourage a rookie — a player who’ll likely need to emerge in the weeks ahead if the Chiefs hope to reach their defensive ceiling.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 15 Sep. 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, 13 Sep. 2025
Both have discussed finding property tax relief for residents and uplifting local businesses to expand Wyandotte’s economy while on the campaign trail.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
Nike told the Star-Telegram that Cooper’s passion for moving the sport forward, on and off the track, aligns with the company’s commitment to inspiring and uplifting the next generation through sport.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2025
Power couple Nicole Avant and Ted Sarandos were honored for their long-standing commitment to education and uplifting Los Angeles’ youth and beyond.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
Bruno commented that the dance was cheeky and uplifting with the spirit of the cha cha , but added that the body wasn’t there.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Now in its eighth year, NewFest is thrilled to collaborate with NYC’s Department of Education on this uplifting shorts program curated for LGBTQ+ teens.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
However, that isn’t the only reason why the novel is uplifting.
—Rabih Alameddine
september 2, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2025
To further support strength, the formula layers in a complex of 10 hydrolyzed plant proteins, 17 amino acids, and eight peptides, which work together to repair weak areas and boost elasticity while enveloping your hair in an uplifting citrus blend softened by lavender and geranium.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 1 Sep. 2025
This week’s crop of new tunes features Lainey Wilson offering up an encouraging life anthem and plea for more uplifting things in life, while a Steve Martin and Alison Brown duet, plus a viral track from The Creekers, offers up a double-shot of bluegrass.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2025
Many of the ingredients are from Tata Harper’s own farm in Vermont, and have a naturally uplifting scent that makes for a luxurious moment for the senses, too.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2025
The goal of the bathroom makeover was to create a space that felt safe, clean, and uplifting.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
And the vast range of hues on offer (from our favorite Almond to the deep blue Ocean to the uplifting Saffron) will be better at amping up your interiors than any home decor purchase — mark our words.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
Grants will support cultural exchanges through art and film, mentorship and training programs, fellowships for higher education film schools, investigative journalism and free speech initiatives, film restoration and preservation and uplifting underserved communities and more.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
This annual festival celebrates women’s sports and uplifting women, through activities, workshops, music and surf competitions.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
Pope Leo sent his wishes to her immediate family in the condolence message and underscored Katharine's commitment to uplifting others.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
After uplifting a veteran, Karlaftis looked to encourage a rookie — a player who’ll likely need to emerge in the weeks ahead if the Chiefs hope to reach their defensive ceiling.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 15 Sep. 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, 13 Sep. 2025
Both have discussed finding property tax relief for residents and uplifting local businesses to expand Wyandotte’s economy while on the campaign trail.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
Nike told the Star-Telegram that Cooper’s passion for moving the sport forward, on and off the track, aligns with the company’s commitment to inspiring and uplifting the next generation through sport.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2025
Power couple Nicole Avant and Ted Sarandos were honored for their long-standing commitment to education and uplifting Los Angeles’ youth and beyond.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uplifting
Verb
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But then the gel starts lifting up at the corners and catching on things like your hair.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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After lifting the ban in 2017, her country has come a long way, too.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Rather than recognizing the change as inspiring, the stagnant partner may perceive it as judgment, even if the growth is communicated without criticism.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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In addition to the performances, the show will spotlight inspiring stories of resilience and service by members of the military, while raising awareness and critical funds for the foundation.—
Frank DiGiacomo,
Billboard,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This is consistent with the upturn in the IWF/IWD ratio that also favors growth.—
Tom Aspray,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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But then, like how that summer’s World Cup prompted an upturn in football interest across England, 1990 also produced a wave of players who would contribute to the English national team reaching the past two European Championship finals.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Those in the know have made a convincing argument for elevating the loungewear with miniskirts and kitten heels.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Glamour,
15 Sep. 2025
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Morning sunlight signals the brain to wake fully, thus elevating alertness and setting the body’s internal clock.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But Nelson’s point seems to be that all efforts to reproduce the natural world, whether motivated by crassly commercial interests or ones that are, ostensibly, more edifying, are much alike in the end.—
Elizabeth Kolbert,
New Yorker,
9 Aug. 2025
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This may have been a low point, but not even the more edifying moments of the discussion shed much light on the essential conflict between Brustein’s commitment to integration and Wilson’s appeal for separatism.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Nov. 2023
Noun
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Where the gobs of torque on track felt sufficient, if not overwhelming, all of a sudden mashing the throttle at any point in the rev range provided more than enough thrust for any situation, even on steep mountain ascents.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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This is greater than the thrust provided by the ion engine on board the Japanese Aerospace Agency's (JAXA) Hayabusa2 mission to the asteroid Ryugu, for example.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Among them were countless era-defining releases that are still among the best movies ever made—of any genre—from the haunting Rebecca to the gripping Rear Window, and the ravishing Vertigo to the hair-raising Psycho.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
13 Sep. 2025
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There were times when raising kids, building careers, and paying bills felt overwhelming.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Then, keep scrolling to check out more moving essentials like vacuum space-saver bags and heavy-duty tape.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
3 Sep. 2025
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Experts say heavy bomber drones are very useful against non-moving targets, as well as against groups of soldiers or bunkers, but are typically used at night.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Uplifting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uplifting. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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