as in to inspire
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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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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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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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 hearten
Daniel C. Vock, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
America’s adversaries are no doubt heartened by its ballooning debt.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 1 May 2025
Wall Street was also heartened when the White House suggested the U.S.’s trade war with China might de-escalate.
—Julie Coleman, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
And she is heartened by the outpouring of support for Mel and the concern for Belinda’s fate.
—Phoebe Reilly, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2025
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Chicago Tribune Cochran was also heartened by the new pope’s choice of his papal name, which evokes the memory of Leo the Great, a fifth-century pope who convinced Attila the Hun not to attack Italy.
—Daniel C. Vock, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
America’s adversaries are no doubt heartened by its ballooning debt.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 1 May 2025
Wall Street was also heartened when the White House suggested the U.S.’s trade war with China might de-escalate.
—Julie Coleman, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
And she is heartened by the outpouring of support for Mel and the concern for Belinda’s fate.
—Phoebe Reilly, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hearten
Adjective
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New studies presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, or ASCO, in the last few days offer promising findings for both pharmaceutical and lifestyle interventions, including the impact of diet and exercise.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
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No one would dare predict that an American man is going to be lifting the Coupe des Mousquetaires June 8, but the current generation of American twenty-somethings is still taking promising baby steps in the City of Light.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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This is an encouraging sign that generative AI and large language models (LLMs) provide a potential facility for adequately performing mental health therapy.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Yankees general manager Brian Cashman provided an encouraging update on Giancarlo Stanton, who is recovering from tennis elbow in both elbows.—
James O'Connell,
Hartford Courant,
25 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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While times are tough for recent college grads, the future looks bright for those with experience-building apprenticeships - especially in some trade roles where AI isn’t a threat.—
Chris Westfall,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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For the second time time in less than two weeks, Detroit was forced to send one its brightest young starting pitchers to the injured list.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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Zscaler’s earnings come as a hopeful sign for a cybersecurity industry that has shown some pockets of weakness in a volatile macroeconomic environment.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
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Wong, who knows something about the power of young musicians to change the world, is hopeful.—
Jim Ruland,
Los Angeles Times,
29 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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Knowledge of controversy aside, Davis remains optimistic about the new series coming from HBO.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
22 May 2025
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The twists in store are gratifying and worth experiencing blind.—
Blake Simons,
IndieWire,
23 May 2025
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This year is easily the most gratifying (of the three-peat).—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
17 May 2025
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The practical-meets-playful piece anchors the living room, a space Dazey says was the trickiest — but ultimately most rewarding — to bring together.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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Our critic recommends three nerve-shredding thrillers. Travel: Leaving your phone at home can make your trip more rewarding.—
Natasha Frost,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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“Hearten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hearten. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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