Etymology
Origin of uplifter
Example Sentences
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“Kung fu is a bodybuilder, a philosophical and spiritual uplifter,” he says, snapping his fingers for effect.
From Seattle Times
“He was an encourager and an uplifter and just always had a smile.”
From Los Angeles Times
“He’ll focus on his concerns before Trump about our move towards tribalism and division and less on attacking Trump as a human being. He’s more of a natural uplifter.”
From Washington Post
And while acquainted with members of the Harlem Renaissance, she scoffed at the notion that she might be “a silly uplifter of the race.”
From New York Times
One of my favorites so far is one of the simplest: a free app called Uplifter.
From New York Times
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