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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And the Royals appreciate the encouraging start.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2026
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This encouraging result is a testament to the heroism of Mexican forces, particularly of those who lost their lives in the line of duty, and reaffirms the effectiveness of ongoing cooperation between Mexico and the United States, including the intelligence‑sharing that supported the operation.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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Professionals have taught for generations that succeeding in school and attending an elite university would guarantee a rewarding six-figure career.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
3 Mar. 2026
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Goler says the community is one of the most rewarding parts of moving back home.—
Andrea Strong,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In a span of a year, Pomeranz has gone from thinking his baseball days could be ending to having one of the most fulfilling seasons of his career with the Chicago Cubs.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
5 Mar. 2026
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There’s nothing more fulfilling.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Kreigh Spring Welcome Porch Sign Create a warm ambience with this welcome sign that props up against your front door.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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January’s stronger-than-expected total was likely buoyed by some one-time factors (notably, weaker holiday hiring that meant fewer post-holiday layoffs, and unseasonably warm weather in the early part of the month that boosted industries like construction).—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Our 100-year-old municipal golf course needs major renovations and updating; the clubhouse needs some loving care.—
Betty Resch,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2026
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Jensen described Bridegan as controlling and money-obsessed, while portraying Gardner as a loving mother.—
Scott Butler,
Florida Times-Union,
5 Mar. 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 10 Mar. 2026.
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