as in comforting
making one feel good inside
Sarah was deeply touched by the heartwarming welcome she received from her relatives in Israel
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Recent Examples of heartwarming
Watch the full recipe unfold in this heartwarming moment of love and tradition!
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Essence, 30 May 2025
The tribute featured a series of all black and white photos, alongside a heartwarming message.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 28 May 2025
The heartwarming moment a dog was reunited with her sister after a year apart has gone viral online, and a twist of fate means there will be many more meetups from now on.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 June 2025
In April, the Prince and Princess of Wales shared a heartwarming photo of their pet, Orla, on National Pet Day.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 21 June 2025
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Essence, 30 May 2025
The tribute featured a series of all black and white photos, alongside a heartwarming message.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 28 May 2025
The heartwarming moment a dog was reunited with her sister after a year apart has gone viral online, and a twist of fate means there will be many more meetups from now on.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 June 2025
In April, the Prince and Princess of Wales shared a heartwarming photo of their pet, Orla, on National Pet Day.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 21 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for heartwarming
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartwarming
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The 5-foot-11, 191-pound former standout at Jacksonville’s Bartram Trail underwent offseason foot surgery in the spring, but a 3-tackle effort in the spring game was encouraging.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 July 2025
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The jury is out on 2024 first-rounder Hagen Smith but signs are encouraging.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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And the most rewarding thing is the five children and the grandchildren.—
Aman Kidwai,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
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Learning New Skills That Are Hot Enriching yourself with new skills is always worth it, but focusing on hot skills is even more rewarding.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Ultimately, giving a good toast can be a powerful and fulfilling experience, transforming a potentially awkward obligation into a heartfelt tribute.—
Matt Abrahams,
Time,
12 July 2025
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Creating your own worlds and stories is always so much more fulfilling.—
Erik Pedersen,
Oc Register,
11 July 2025
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Here, guests and stylish locals alike graze on warm flatbreads, stacked club sandwiches, silky smoked salmon & cream cheese bagels, and sharing Seafood and Charcuterie boards—brimming with serrano ham, pillowy focaccia, smoked mackerel, and plump Atlantic prawns. Prefer a slower pace?—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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How To Clean Stovetop Grates With Vinegar Fill a pan or sink with equal parts warm water and vinegar.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
1 July 2025
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The actress not only received laughs as the loving and witty wife of her husband, George, but also made television history.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
2 July 2025
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More from Think Texas: 'Loyal and loving native son': Ben Johnson writes compelling yet critical history of Texas The Runaway Scrape set the mold.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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So to be older now and see younger versions of ourselves discovering our music is so gratifying.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2025
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For years, CFOs and CEOs have prioritized direct-response marketing; performance-driven, ROI-measurable and instantly gratifying, while questioning the value of brand marketing, often dismissed as fuzzy, slow or unnecessary.—
Miri Patrenko Laufer,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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“Heartwarming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartwarming. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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