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Recent Examples of feel-good
Again, proponents say that as long as reporters follow the Solutions Journalism Network’s guidelines, the result will be a critical examination of a societal problem and not a feel-good story that lacks widespread social significance.
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Karen McIntyre, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
The combination of a well-mannered dog and a genuinely kind stranger created a feel-good moment that viewers kept sharing and commenting on.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Interested in some feel-good nostalgia, or introducing the surprise of toys in cereal boxes to a young one in your life?
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Happily, there are meals like this one that straddle the shoulder season seamlessly, offering both springy freshness and a cozy, feel-good factor.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
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Karen McIntyre, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
The combination of a well-mannered dog and a genuinely kind stranger created a feel-good moment that viewers kept sharing and commenting on.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Interested in some feel-good nostalgia, or introducing the surprise of toys in cereal boxes to a young one in your life?
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Happily, there are meals like this one that straddle the shoulder season seamlessly, offering both springy freshness and a cozy, feel-good factor.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feel-good
Adjective
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Hamburger and pork sliders were also available, adding to the nostalgic atmosphere, according to the news release.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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The convergence has also taken on a nostalgic shape online.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Some findings are promising—but more research is needed For other potential uses of medical marijuana, the evidence is fuzzier.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
4 May 2026
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The team's clever simulations traced the journey of various types of gas, carefully avoiding the usual shortcuts in models that can often lead to fuzzy answers.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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This dreamy blend includes 3 grams of melatonin along with L-theanine, chamomile and lemon balm.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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And then there are songs that are a lot more dreamy and a little bit more positive, more hopeful, sort of euphoric.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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With all of the film’s complicated theoretical physics and flowery musings about the power of love and time, going melodramatic could push the film into eyeroll territory.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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Many early critics have disparaged the film for being a confusing, melodramatic, metaphysical mess.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Provincial Bavarian and British ethno-sentimental varieties come easily to mind, and in the twenty-first century, American exports of material culture will likely be overtaken worldwide by Chinese trinkets in the style of Temu-Rococo.—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Last year, Dannielynn made headlines for a more sentimental fashion moment at the same event.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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In the way that Harrison looks to the Bible for models of relationships and drama, Cappa’s Haha, You Clowns looks to schmaltzy sitcoms and after school specials.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
18 Dec. 2025
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Its almost schmaltzy final notes are a brilliant companion to Coppola’s unforgettable ending.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Malinauskas opened the second box, which contained a Bell & Ross Regulateur with a big, moony face and a stainless-steel bezel.—
Susan Orlean,
The New Yorker,
14 Oct. 2019
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Yet, Bronson still stood out, with his alternately creepy and moony portrayal of a man biding his time dating Wood’s mother while vying for the younger woman’s attention.—
Carla Meyer,
San Francisco Chronicle,
28 Feb. 2018
Adjective
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To keep tools hygienic and effective, remove trapped hair after each use and soak them in warm, soapy water every couple of weeks.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Apr. 2026
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Wash them well in hot, soapy water and then dip them in one gallon of cool water and one tablespoon of regular, unscented bleach.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Feel-good.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feel-good. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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