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 heartwarming post, shared on Reddit in October under the username u/Pooraf666, shows the poster’s cat, 18-month-old Bobby, laying on top of her owner, near her knee, watching her with loving eyes as if trying to heal her.
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Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
LogoPowered byScale logo Earlier this week, a heartwarming post about a girl, a puppy, and a police officer went viral across social media platforms.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 20 Oct. 2025
And also, the way you guys have welcomed Anika Nilles into the Rush family has been very heartwarming.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2025
And together, the duo safely made it to the base of the mountain in a heartwarming trail rescue.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 15 Oct. 2025
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Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
LogoPowered byScale logo Earlier this week, a heartwarming post about a girl, a puppy, and a police officer went viral across social media platforms.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 20 Oct. 2025
And also, the way you guys have welcomed Anika Nilles into the Rush family has been very heartwarming.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2025
And together, the duo safely made it to the base of the mountain in a heartwarming trail rescue.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartwarming
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Whether for the potluck, the cookout, or a Wednesday night dinner with your family, these Southern side dishes are comforting, easy, and crowd-pleasing.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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In those cases, soft lighting, quiet music, or a comforting scent can make the space feel safer.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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That’s two straight encouraging performances from Lopez, who went 15-for-19 for 216 yards and two touchdowns against Syracuse.—
Justin Williams,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Amazingly, Exposure contestants go through hours of practice and performance each day without ever seeming to tire, and along with the competitive spirit, there’s a real sense of community, with skaters constantly encouraging, applauding, and appreciating each other.—
Lonnie Burstein Hewitt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Musically, Lee took on the air of a woman revealing intimate truths about herself one year at a time, shedding layers as a way of rewarding patience with honesty, no matter how brutal.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
6 Nov. 2025
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Cheney received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1991 and later described his time at the Pentagon as the most rewarding period of his public service career.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Want a new career that’s higher-paying, more flexible or fulfilling?—
Megan Sauer,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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If a job ends, keep your eyes open for a more fulfilling path.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
1 Nov. 2025
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The National Weather Service recommends stocking essential items like non-perishable food, water and warm clothing for severe winter events.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
8 Nov. 2025
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The lookalike duo flashed their identical warm smiles while attending the Mothers & Daughters 4 Choice event back in '94.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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So loving so tender, so, so smart.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Pictured with a loving 2D sense of verdant forest habitat and targeting 2-6s, a little frog and her friends live wild adventures around their forest, where music and friendship turn each day into discovery, learning and fun, says the synopsis.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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Keeping Colorado State off the scoreboard was especially gratifying.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Oct. 2025
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For the blockbuster’s trio of potential pops, one of the most gratifying things has been hearing the personal stories of fans at the stage door.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Heartwarming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartwarming. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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