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 Violet Hour is sweet and heartwarming tale of friendship, grief, and the feeling that only a Southern breeze can give you.
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Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
The heartwarming moment went viral after a woman named Mallory Norton shared what happened on Facebook following a crash involving the original delivery driver.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Another heartwarming stop was at the Tai Phake School near Naharkatya, where one of the first E-HuTS labs was established in 2022.
—IEEE Spectrum, 26 Jan. 2026
But that was just the setup for a heartwarming surprise.
—Bo Evans, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
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Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
The heartwarming moment went viral after a woman named Mallory Norton shared what happened on Facebook following a crash involving the original delivery driver.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Another heartwarming stop was at the Tai Phake School near Naharkatya, where one of the first E-HuTS labs was established in 2022.
—IEEE Spectrum, 26 Jan. 2026
But that was just the setup for a heartwarming surprise.
—Bo Evans, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for heartwarming
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartwarming
Adjective
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Across cultures and eras, the Moon has symbolized constancy, the comforting cycle of tides, months, fertility, and agriculture.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Start with the pimiento cheese and homemade chips, then move on to the Poulet de Normandy, a comforting chicken casserole layered over cornbread stuffing.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Rosenior has made an encouraging start, going unbeaten in his first six Premier League matches.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Shabazz says older members are supportive and encouraging.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Dudamel earned something far more rewarding.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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There are some characters that are wonderful to play and then there are some characters that are deeply rewarding.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But the relationship evolves into a power play as Jennifer, who confronts sexism at every turn within her family dynamic, feels snubbed when Fernando starts pursuing a more fulfilling, robust career as a ballet dancer — on his own merits.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2026
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That was a very fulfilling part of it and a very emotional part of it.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Strickland architects references the history of the site throughout the hotel’s design, using elemental materials like earth, water, stone, wood, and copper to create a warm and inviting atmosphere.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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Today your thoughts are warm, friendly and generous.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Giving your all to others has left your loving cup empty.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2026
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Friends of Wendy and Gary Spohr filed one after another before Judge Garen Horst to describe a loving couple who thrived on adventure and travel, whether skiing their beloved Sierra or diving in the waters of the South Pacific, but whose lives were cut down out of Serafini’s greed.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The response from the autistic community has been particularly gratifying.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2026
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Preparing the dinner is intensive but gratifying.—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Heartwarming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartwarming. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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