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
There have been some tragic yet heartwarming conversations between you and June (Elisabeth Moss).
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Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2025
From the heartwarming moment a blind dachshund sensed his owner was home to a dog's adorable daycare photos, pet stories have been bringing delight this week.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 May 2025
The king, who’s still receiving treatment since his diagnosis early last year, shared a heartwarming moment with a 22-year old student, Stamford Collis, who also has cancer.
—Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 15 May 2025
In a heartwarming moment, my mother and little sister became coworkers
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Carla Robinette celebrated her 11th anniversary as a Southwest Airlines flight attendant on April 25.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 13 May 2025
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Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2025
From the heartwarming moment a blind dachshund sensed his owner was home to a dog's adorable daycare photos, pet stories have been bringing delight this week.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 May 2025
The king, who’s still receiving treatment since his diagnosis early last year, shared a heartwarming moment with a 22-year old student, Stamford Collis, who also has cancer.
—Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 15 May 2025
In a heartwarming moment, my mother and little sister became coworkers
Comments
NEED TO KNOW
Carla Robinette celebrated her 11th anniversary as a Southwest Airlines flight attendant on April 25.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartwarming
Adjective
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This is an encouraging sign that generative AI and large language models (LLMs) provide a potential facility for adequately performing mental health therapy.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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City officials say that’s a somewhat encouraging sign as the city struggles to address a yearslong lifeguard shortage — a common affliction among parks departments across the country.—
Alyce McFadden,
New York Times,
25 May 2025
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The practical-meets-playful piece anchors the living room, a space Dazey says was the trickiest — but ultimately most rewarding — to bring together.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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Our critic recommends three nerve-shredding thrillers. Travel: Leaving your phone at home can make your trip more rewarding.—
Natasha Frost,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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Taking deliberate actions to live a meaningful life, a life that is useful, and impactful, is the most fulfilling way to live your best life.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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In hindsight, this was one of the most fulfilling and formative experiences of my adult life.—
Fidel Martinez,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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And waters in the eastern subtropical Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean are warmer than normal for this time of year.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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Grilling the meat will keep the heat outdoors on a warm day.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
28 May 2025
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Parks-Ramage doesn’t come to a specific conclusion, and although some of his more righteous characters seem to be firmly on the reproduction-is-immoral side, his depiction of Gabriel’s childlike wonder and imagination is tender and loving.—
Ilana Masad,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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This disorder also affects a parent’s ability to be an attentive and loving caregiver.—
Ty Schepis,
The Conversation,
30 May 2025
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The twists in store are gratifying and worth experiencing blind.—
Blake Simons,
IndieWire,
23 May 2025
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This year is easily the most gratifying (of the three-peat).—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
17 May 2025
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“Heartwarming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartwarming. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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