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
This was the heartwarming and too-simplistic center of early Hacks.
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Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 30 May 2025
The heartwarming moment was pure magic as Rumi happily waved at the crowd and embraced her mom, before being led off stage by her older sister.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 30 Apr. 2025
There have been some tragic yet heartwarming conversations between you and June (Elisabeth Moss).
—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
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Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 30 May 2025
The heartwarming moment was pure magic as Rumi happily waved at the crowd and embraced her mom, before being led off stage by her older sister.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 30 Apr. 2025
There have been some tragic yet heartwarming conversations between you and June (Elisabeth Moss).
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartwarming
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That said, those encouraging numbers may not reflect immediate optimism about the global economy or geopolitics — aircrafts take years to deliver, and both Airbus and Boeing have a backlog of more than 8,000 and 5,000 aircrafts respectively.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
20 June 2025
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Andrew Redington/Getty Images Like most professional golfers, Thomas was highly critical of his game, but found the result encouraging, given the circumstances.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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His research showed that the most rewarding activities are often preceded by resistance.—
Jason Snyder,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Learning how to make sourdough is a skill that's both rewarding and delicious.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 June 2025
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This enables intentional art, authentic expression and paves the way for a more sustainable and ultimately more fulfilling artistic journey.—
Kice Akkawi,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2025
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These women chose this for themselves, making the process not only more fulfilling, but simpler, Shore added.—
Jessica Tzikas,
Sun Sentinel,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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Concrete and asphalt radiate heat absorbed during the day, making urban areas typically several degrees warmer than rural areas, the weather service said.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2025
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In Alaska, warm and dry conditions coupled with frequent thunderstorms and lightning have resulted in more than 100 fires since Wednesday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 June 2025
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All cats regardless of age deserve a safe and loving home.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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Additionally, researchers discovered that even when children are placed in safe and loving settings, like with responsive adoptive parents, some of them naturally shunned connection.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 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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Meeting people in person is the most impactful, effective and gratifying way to do it.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 June 2025
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“Heartwarming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartwarming. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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