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gladdening

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verb

present participle of gladden

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gladdening
Adjective
  • Then complement it with a refreshing fattoush salad or one of our comforting homestyle stews, which reflect the heart of our kitchen.
    Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Meanwhile, Mary’s mother, Cora, remains a stalwart and comforting presence.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Once professionals know their survival depends on pleasing the leader rather than serving the country, things fall apart.
    Dan Perry, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
  • This all exists in a hugely crowd-pleasing package.
    Joe Reid, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • While the results are encouraging, officials warn that technology alone cannot solve the crisis.
    BusPatrol - A Mission-Driven Organization, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
  • But on a remarkably low-volume day for the Green Bay offense as a whole, Kraft's role was actually encouraging.
    Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • To ensure staff are focused on delighting customers, the leadership embodies adaptive mindsets, that inspire commitment and innovation.
    Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Djokovic has looked a man renewed in New York this year, delighting crowds with some of his rallies as his dances on court following his wins.
    Ben Morse, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Systems thinking revealed that sales incentives were rewarding gross margin without considering the true cost of processing small orders.
    Thomas Lim, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Star clusters Star clusters are some of the most rewarding objects to observe, and the smart telescope did not disappoint.
    Harry Bennett, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The garden is satisfying to Ramona.
    Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Other tasters agreed these anchovies had a meaty texture, which made each fillet a satisfying several bites.
    Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The rest is probably very fulfilling.
    Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
  • Learning becomes a natural and fulfilling aspect of the culture when it is incorporated into the daily schedule and encouraged by the leadership.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Saturday begins a warming trend with temperatures rising above normal by the middle of next week and some areas nearing 100°F.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Their survival is not just about warming waters, though.
    Bill Kearney, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
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