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
In the days following missing camper Tiffany Slaton’s rescue from the Sierra National Forest, what began as a heartwarming tale of a woman surviving against all odds has been tinged by a chorus of online skeptics questioning the hiker and her family.
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
Pancho Datos Reposado Tequila Pancho Datos, from Casa Marengo, is a tequila with a truly heartwarming backstory.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
The heartwarming moment resonated with viewers, earning an outpouring of love for the older dog.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025
This was the heartwarming and too-simplistic center of early Hacks.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 30 May 2025
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
Pancho Datos Reposado Tequila Pancho Datos, from Casa Marengo, is a tequila with a truly heartwarming backstory.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
The heartwarming moment resonated with viewers, earning an outpouring of love for the older dog.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025
This was the heartwarming and too-simplistic center of early Hacks.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 30 May 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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Is that encouraging to someone like you who’s also been in the game for a little bit at this point?—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
30 June 2025
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Some ways of doing this in a hybrid workplace, according to Entrepreneur, include letting employees co-create those stories that showcase the organization’s mission, engaging in virtual traditions and connection exercises, and recognizing and rewarding milestones and successes.—
Maria Ross,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Translating her stage hit to the screen promised to be a rewarding challenge.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 June 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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Hurricanes are born in the tropics, above warm water.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
1 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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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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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 10 Jul. 2025.
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