- present participle of uplift.
uplifting
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Earth, Wind & Fire’s cheery, uplifting hits were at odds with the decadeslong internal strain that eventually tore the band apart.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026
EW&F is emblematic of Black identity, uplifting Black joy through a message of infinite possibility and affirmation, “feeding into little souls like mine,” says Michelle Obama.
From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026
“Pride is, and always will be, about celebrating and uplifting LGBTQ+ voices, experiences, and achievements. ... My support for the community and WeHo Pride is unwavering.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
The 27-year-old from London says it was "such a fun and uplifting" moment during a bleak time.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
I missed Papa’s deep, strong voice, and being away from home, away from my siblings, it was extra nice to hear something so familiar and uplifting.
From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz
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