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 this heartwarming kitchen adventure, Nina joins her grandmother to cook up a tasty morning meal for the whole family.
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Fiona Tapp, Parents, 8 May 2025
Alongside a video montage of Saget's goofiest and heartwarming moments, Rizzo paid tribute to her late husband in a lengthy caption.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 7 May 2025
In a viral TikTok video, the creator shared a heartwarming and hilarious discovery: her parents have been printing and framing her Instagram stories, complete with the original captions.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
Her story is beautiful and sad, heartwarming and devastating.
—American Booksellers Association, USA Today, 3 May 2025
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Fiona Tapp, Parents, 8 May 2025
Alongside a video montage of Saget's goofiest and heartwarming moments, Rizzo paid tribute to her late husband in a lengthy caption.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 7 May 2025
In a viral TikTok video, the creator shared a heartwarming and hilarious discovery: her parents have been printing and framing her Instagram stories, complete with the original captions.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
Her story is beautiful and sad, heartwarming and devastating.
—American Booksellers Association, USA Today, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartwarming
Adjective
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This is an encouraging sign that generative AI and large language models (LLMs) provide a potential facility for adequately performing mental health therapy.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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City officials say that’s a somewhat encouraging sign as the city struggles to address a yearslong lifeguard shortage — a common affliction among parks departments across the country.—
Alyce McFadden,
New York Times,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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The practical-meets-playful piece anchors the living room, a space Dazey says was the trickiest — but ultimately most rewarding — to bring together.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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Our critic recommends three nerve-shredding thrillers. Travel: Leaving your phone at home can make your trip more rewarding.—
Natasha Frost,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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Taking deliberate actions to live a meaningful life, a life that is useful, and impactful, is the most fulfilling way to live your best life.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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In hindsight, this was one of the most fulfilling and formative experiences of my adult life.—
Fidel Martinez,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Soak your grates in a mixture of warm water and vinegar.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
16 May 2025
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Hollywood’s obsession with IP and sequels certainly hasn’t gone away, and the upcoming warm months will feature a number of remakes that nobody really asked for.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Time,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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Soto should, of course, get a loving reception from the Bleacher Creatures on Friday night, no?—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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Tina Knowles remembers growing up in a loving and raucous family of nine.—
Sara Sidner,
CNN Money,
11 May 2025
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Few beauty fixes are as instantly gratifying as covering up visible roots.—
Neha Tandon,
Glamour,
12 May 2025
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The opera, one of this century’s most gratifying, portrays the 1936 political execution of the poet Federico Garcia Lorca during the Spanish Civil War through the final minutes of actress Margarita Xirgu’s life.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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“Heartwarming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartwarming. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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