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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
ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
In the weeks leading up to the film’s release, both Becker and Tremper said they were heartened to see the early reaction the film received at the Sundance Film Festival and other venues.
—Susan Caminiti, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
But Republicans have been heartened by strong early-voting turnout in conservative areas, along with a landslide victory in a legislative election last month.
—Russell Berman, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
Apollo's old-timers are heartened that the 43-year-old Isaacman is accelerating the pace of Artemis launches to more closely match Apollo's speed and safety record.
—Arkansas Online, 31 Mar. 2026
Still, the sound heartened Taboada.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
North Shore Oahu residents who did not evacuate were heartened in the morning by receding waters and moments of blue skies, but more rain was on the way.
—Dallas Morning News, 22 Mar. 2026
Survivors told ProPublica they were heartened that New York is looking into Columbia.
—Bianca Fortis, ProPublica, 6 Mar. 2026
On the flip side, some Anthropic investors say they’re heartened by the surge in goodwill the company has reaped by standing firm on its principles.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
Wilde was heartened that most studios were offering theatrical releases, and ultimately chose A24.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
In the weeks leading up to the film’s release, both Becker and Tremper said they were heartened to see the early reaction the film received at the Sundance Film Festival and other venues.
—Susan Caminiti, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
But Republicans have been heartened by strong early-voting turnout in conservative areas, along with a landslide victory in a legislative election last month.
—Russell Berman, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
Apollo's old-timers are heartened that the 43-year-old Isaacman is accelerating the pace of Artemis launches to more closely match Apollo's speed and safety record.
—Arkansas Online, 31 Mar. 2026
Still, the sound heartened Taboada.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
North Shore Oahu residents who did not evacuate were heartened in the morning by receding waters and moments of blue skies, but more rain was on the way.
—Dallas Morning News, 22 Mar. 2026
Survivors told ProPublica they were heartened that New York is looking into Columbia.
—Bianca Fortis, ProPublica, 6 Mar. 2026
On the flip side, some Anthropic investors say they’re heartened by the surge in goodwill the company has reaped by standing firm on its principles.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 5 Mar. 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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Tickets are available now, and early purchase is encouraged.—
Markis Hill,
Kansas City Star,
3 May 2026
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Those with information about Taffur’s whereabouts have been encouraged to contact the NMPD at 305-891-8111.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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Unions have aggressively answered complaints about data centers in ways that executives at tech giants and the development firms rarely do, unafraid to bluntly confront concerns about energy and water shortages, rising electric and water bills, or noise and quality-of-life objections.—
Marc Levy,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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Salman, 40, has been unafraid to use his country’s financial and military heft to try to shape the region.—
Raf Sanchez,
NBC news,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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From sea to mountains, ingredients cover a spectrum of Okayama specialties, with creations inspired by the subtlest flavor shifts of Japan’s 72 micro-seasons (recent highlights ranged from arrowhead fish, Chinese cabbage, and foie gras to Okayama Nagi beef and turnip).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 May 2026
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The rule was inspired by a February dispute between Vinícius Júnior and Gianluca Prestianni in which Prestianni covered his mouth with his jersey and allegedly used racial slurs.—
Jeremy Mikula,
NBC news,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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The insurgents, who operate at ease, crossing borders and dominating much of the countryside in Mali and Burkina Faso, now feel emboldened to target capital cities.—
Ulf Laessing,
semafor.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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The president says the country’s surviving leaders are more reasonable, but assassinations have left an emboldened government driving a hard bargain, officials say.—
Susannah George,
Washington Post,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The forty-niners are elemental to our identity as a nation of brave, rugged individualists.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Her and Alexander's relationship, his crimes and her brave investigative work are all unpeeled in the new docuseries, which hit Netflix on April 29.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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Kirby, undaunted, responded with a public statement Monday.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Disable my adblockerContinue without disabling Contact support|We're using Arizona, though, was undaunted in taking Notre Dame’s Love third overall Thursday, and disregarding conventional wisdom that quality running backs can be plucked much later, and at much lower cost, in the draft.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Today, Mr Speaker, that same, unyielding resolve is needed for the defence of Ukraine and her most courageous people – it is needed in order to secure a truly just and lasting peace.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Claire has been an advocate for courageous stories, an expert at complicated logistics and a wonderful partner to teams across the entire news division.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Heartened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartened. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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