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
The most heartwarming part of the Superman trailer back in December got an extended look Tuesday night at CinemaCon, that being the Man of Steel and his dog Krypto.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2025
The filmmaking duo and their producer and Gholamreza Mousavi have been in the crosshairs of Iran’s authoritarian Islamic Republic regime since early 2023 over the heartwarming drama about an elderly widow who reconnects with life’s small pleasures in the face of solitude.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 11 Apr. 2025
Exactly, Laurie! Aw, did this somehow turn into a heartwarming moment between the cursed girls’ trippers?
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2025
But the love and support from complete strangers is so heartwarming.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2025
The filmmaking duo and their producer and Gholamreza Mousavi have been in the crosshairs of Iran’s authoritarian Islamic Republic regime since early 2023 over the heartwarming drama about an elderly widow who reconnects with life’s small pleasures in the face of solitude.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 11 Apr. 2025
Exactly, Laurie! Aw, did this somehow turn into a heartwarming moment between the cursed girls’ trippers?
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2025
But the love and support from complete strangers is so heartwarming.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartwarming
Adjective
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What Robinson does have is good size (6-foot, 192 pounds) and good speed (4.42), and his traits were on display during an encouraging pro-day performance at Oregon State in March.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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That’s an encouraging sign, as Bellinger’s 39% pull rate would be his lowest in a single season.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Give yourself the space to consider: What moments at work feel the most rewarding?—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Witt said the career change has been rewarding, even in the early stages of training.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Sustainability has been a personally rewarding and fulfilling model.—
Mehrunnisa Wani,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Want a new career that’s higher-paying, more flexible or fulfilling?—
Megan Sauer,
CNBC,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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While the white oak shelves and tin ceiling create a beautiful space, my staff and I have worked hard to cultivate a warm and inviting environment for everyone.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Not from Rome, but from the community that wrapped around me like a warm quilt stitched from generations of resilience.—
Jack Hill,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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These institutions make our lives sweet, loving and creative, rather than nasty, brutish and short.—
David Brooks,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2025
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These passages also reinforced his vision of a more inclusive and loving church, one that follows the example set by Jesus in the Gospels.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The keyboard shines with its substantial key travel and gratifying tactile feedback.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
19 Apr. 2025
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So it's been very gratifying to see the incredible chemistry that the four of them have had since the beginning.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Heartwarming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartwarming. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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