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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartwarming
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While the statement was viewed as an encouraging sign that the bilateral trade talks are progressing, economists cautioned that the lack of details had left much in doubt, including what criteria Beijing will use to evaluate the application for exporting rare earth magnets.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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Incremental Progress Beats Standing Still National trends are encouraging, but public charging reliability still varies widely depending on geography, network operator, and compatibility between vehicle and infrastructure.—
Stacy Noblet,
Forbes.com,
30 June 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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The most fulfilling part of owning the house is letting Twilight superfans step into Bella’s world, even if only for a night.—
Ani Freedman,
Fortune,
29 June 2025
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Prior to her illness, Scott worked as an implementation consultant at a bank, a high-stress but fulfilling role.—
Jillian Frankel,
People.com,
27 June 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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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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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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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 16 Jul. 2025.
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