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verb

present participle of hearten

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartening
Adjective
  • His firing came on the same day two of the team’s most promising young stars, outfielder James Wood and pitcher Mackenzie Gore, made the National League All-Star team for the first time.
    Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
  • Stark noted that ascension has made Suarez one of the most promising pending free agents in the sport.
    Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
Adjective
  • The jury is out on 2024 first-rounder Hagen Smith but signs are encouraging.
    Phil Rogers, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
  • The 5-foot-11, 191-pound former standout at Jacksonville’s Bartram Trail underwent offseason foot surgery in the spring, but a 3-tackle effort in the spring game was encouraging.
    Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2025
Adjective
  • This is driven by the ongoing market share gains from its FreeStyle Libre platform and the favorable effects of recent product launches, including Lingo, TriClip, and i-STAT.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
  • In 2019, 52% of Mainers had a favorable impression of Collins, according to Morning Consult polling.
    Philip Elliott, Time, 9 July 2025
Verb
  • The Argentine manager is celebrated for creating and inspiring strong groups at Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur.
    Paul Tenorio, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
  • This provides visibility and recognition for women’s contributions while showcasing their achievements and inspiring others.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Snag them in this classic black color, or choose from 21 other color options, including bold patterns and bright hues.
    Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
  • Known for its bright colors and vivid patterns, the store specializes in women’s clothes fit for a resort or a vacation to a tropical island.
    Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
Adjective
  • Priya’s husband and daughter remain in Kerala, hopeful for her release.
    Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 15 July 2025
  • The inauguration on January 20, 2025, was a solemn yet hopeful affair, acknowledging the deep wounds of the past year while looking toward a new chapter.
    Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
Adjective
  • Vonda Wright, an orthopedic surgeon and author of Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power, had optimistic thoughts.
    Kristin Auble, Vogue, 10 July 2025
  • Some market observers are concerned that investors are being too optimistic.
    Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 9 July 2025
Adjective
  • For a pitcher who has largely been spoken about as someone who could be capable of emerging as an ace or as someone with that kind of potential, Crochet said it’s been gratifying to step up and actually do it.
    Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 11 July 2025
  • Being a visible senior leader of your company can be immensely gratifying.
    Adam Jackson, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
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“Heartening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartening. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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