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to fill with courage or strength of purpose
thinking we were hopelessly lost, we were heartened by the sight of a familiar farmhouse
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Recent Examples of heartened
Wheeler Cowperthwaite, The Providence Journal, 25 Feb. 2026
There’s no way to replace all that was lost in less than two weeks, but Smook has been heartened by the support.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
They were heartened by the positive response to the practice run.
—Vincent T. Davis, San Antonio Express-News, 9 Feb. 2026
He’s been heartened to see the chain reaction of other restaurants following suit.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Jan. 2026
Courtesy of subject In the meantime, Carr says she’s heartened by the response she’s gotten online.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
We are heartened by our Bishop Michael Pham, himself a refugee, who, like so many Vietnamese refugees of that era, endured unspoken hardship to be here, who just in his person conveys a sense of hope in the American dream, and that God is with us, through thick and thin.
—Scott Santarosa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Upcoming Reports While college officials will be heartened by these data, they should be interpreted cautiously, particularly when extrapolating to what total applicant volume might look like by the end of the admission cycle.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Members encouraged by unions’ responses Quirk-Silva came away heartened that the carpenters and trade unions saw work opportunities for their members in the future.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Verb
They were heartened by attention the post received, and when the time came, about 40 people showed up.
—Wheeler Cowperthwaite, The Providence Journal, 25 Feb. 2026
There’s no way to replace all that was lost in less than two weeks, but Smook has been heartened by the support.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
They were heartened by the positive response to the practice run.
—Vincent T. Davis, San Antonio Express-News, 9 Feb. 2026
He’s been heartened to see the chain reaction of other restaurants following suit.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Jan. 2026
Courtesy of subject In the meantime, Carr says she’s heartened by the response she’s gotten online.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
We are heartened by our Bishop Michael Pham, himself a refugee, who, like so many Vietnamese refugees of that era, endured unspoken hardship to be here, who just in his person conveys a sense of hope in the American dream, and that God is with us, through thick and thin.
—Scott Santarosa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Upcoming Reports While college officials will be heartened by these data, they should be interpreted cautiously, particularly when extrapolating to what total applicant volume might look like by the end of the admission cycle.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Members encouraged by unions’ responses Quirk-Silva came away heartened that the carpenters and trade unions saw work opportunities for their members in the future.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartened
Adjective
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Given the recent weakness in the stock and the broader macro uncertainty, hearing from management left us feeling more reassured in our position.—
Jeff Marks,Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Those who noticed the quake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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The introduction encouraged the writer to not hold back when answering questions, advice that Sarah, with her blunt, forthright style, didn’t really need.—
Gerald Witt,
AJC.com,
1 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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If the first two months of 2026 are any indication, this year will belong to those who are unafraid to be vulnerable, intentional and fully present.—
Becca Brazil,
Rolling Stone,
27 Feb. 2026
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Elite defenses were unafraid of him, the Patriots’ best receiver and an aging player whose best days are behind him.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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To his supporters, Khamenei was the steadfast, fearless leader who transcended mere politics and inspired devotion.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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Sip cocktails while live music plays, then settle in for a top-tier Southern dinner inspired by the setting.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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As the United States convulses with violent raids from emboldened ICE agents, citizens across the country have fought back with block-by-block mutual aid.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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In 2012, the Chicago Teachers Union went on strike for the first time in 25 years, a seven-day stoppage that emboldened labor unions nationwide.—
Daniel C. Vock,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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An estimated 4,300 brave souls took part in the Polar Plunge in Lake Michigan this chilly Sunday, all to benefit Special Olympics Illinois.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
1 Mar. 2026
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These three brave men have come to fight for the future of Australian agriculture, to face down a foe the Australian army has never faced before.—
Tom Hawking,
Popular Science,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Johnson, undaunted by the pressure, exudes confidence in his squad's readiness for the challenges ahead.—
Sam Crenshaw,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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The 40-year-old remained undaunted.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Whispers in May embodies the courageous vision of a woman director in China, where making independent documentary films is a precarious endeavor.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Mar. 2026
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The story also centers on Jitka, Morava’s courageous fiancée, who goes undercover as bait, and Marleen, a seductive actress who has a secret alliance with Buback.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Heartened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartened. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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