- present participle of uplift.
uplifting
Example Sentences
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“His commitment to uplifting those around him extended far beyond sports, as he faithfully served in his church, offering support, counsel and friendship to anyone in need,” the post read.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
It wasn’t without faults—primarily its outrageous money grabbing, from the $5,000 nosebleeds to seven figure hospitality “experiences”—but it was largely an uplifting, five-week love bombing from Earth’s most popular sport.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
McLean said when GST was introduced the states agreed to compensate islanders by improving personal tax allowances, uplifting income support payments and targeted support through the community costs bonus.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 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
They were quarreling and decorating and cleaning up after big meals, tipsy from mulled wine, watching uplifting old movies.
From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart
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