1
as in promising
having qualities which inspire hope
a heartening visit to the hospital, where the patient was alert and sitting up
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2
as in encouraging
making one feel good inside
hearing how his students still appreciated him after all those years was heartening to the music teacher
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3
as in favorable
pointing toward a happy outcome
the accomplishments of the first day were a heartening start to our renovation of the house
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as in inspiring
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 Synonyms for heartening
Adjective
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These three forces coming together certainly bodes a promising outcome for this venture.—
Dr. Sai Balasubramanian,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025 -
If anything, the research holds some promising takeaways for people.—
Jamie Ducharme,
Health,
20 May 2025
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Reddit’s advertising business is also encouraging, Cramer said.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
14 May 2025
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Those price drops are encouraging and should help families who are hurting from the high cost of living.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
14 May 2025
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And to make matters even more favorable for Indiana, the Knicks looked a little worn out.—
Shakeia Taylor,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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The pressure to deliver favorable outcomes for clients can lead to chronic stress and anxiety.—
Raquel Gomes,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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The Argentine manager is celebrated for creating and inspiring strong groups at Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur.—
Paul Tenorio,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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This provides visibility and recognition for women’s contributions while showcasing their achievements and inspiring others.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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While cruises claimed over half of Greenland’s total tourism numbers in 2023, the future looks bright for air travel.—
Katherine Alex Beaven,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 May 2025
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But when done right, the whole room can seem brighter and more spacious.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
21 May 2025
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The season began with hundreds of hopeful contestants auditioning virtually and in-person across the country.—
Tahar Rajab,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 May 2025
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While Bass is still hopeful for state aid, the council seemed less hopeful.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2025
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Looking Ahead for Europe’s Innovation Potential Still, there are reasons to be optimistic.—
Ilona Limonta-Volkova,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Yet Hudson remains optimistic that some new fund managers will have longevity.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
22 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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“Heartening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartening. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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