as in sincere
genuine in feeling
a number of the retiring teacher's former students have expressed their heartfelt appreciation for the invaluable lessons they learned in his classroom
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Recent Examples of heartfelt
Kelly penned a brief but heartfelt tribute to her father on Instagram on Thursday.
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Claire Franken, TVLine, 24 July 2025
The wholesome video struck a chord with TikTok users, who flooded the comments with laughter and heartfelt reactions.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
His heartfelt caption accompanied a series of family photos featuring their young daughter
Influencer Natália Cavanellas died on Monday, July 7, after undergoing a cosmetic operation in São Paulo, per CNN Brasil.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 15 July 2025
Before the winners were announced, everyone got the opportunity to give a heartfelt speech.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 14 July 2025
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Claire Franken, TVLine, 24 July 2025
The wholesome video struck a chord with TikTok users, who flooded the comments with laughter and heartfelt reactions.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
His heartfelt caption accompanied a series of family photos featuring their young daughter
Influencer Natália Cavanellas died on Monday, July 7, after undergoing a cosmetic operation in São Paulo, per CNN Brasil.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 15 July 2025
Before the winners were announced, everyone got the opportunity to give a heartfelt speech.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartfelt
Adjective
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His friendship with Wash defies simplistic categorization: While sincere in feeling, its inherently untenable contradictions amount to a ticking time bomb, apparently destined to blow up in the back half of the series.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
21 July 2025
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While some posts are sincere, others blur the line between genuine emotional expression and being performative.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
17 July 2025
Adjective
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In 2025, personal touch and human logic are vital for combating the fatigue often associated with a lack of genuine connection.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
29 July 2025
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Partnering with causes that align with his values can also help shift the narrative from scandal to substance, but crucially, these efforts must appear genuine and authentic.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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This was a performer whose sense of self-worth, depending on the day, ranged from unfeigned humility to desperate insecurity to full-on self-loathing.—
Bruce Handy,
Air Mail,
3 May 2025
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His life story is inspiring, and his love of country is as unfeigned as his faith.—
Daniel Foster,
National Review,
30 Nov. 2023
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“Heartfelt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartfelt. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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