as in comforting
making one feel good inside
Sarah was deeply touched by the heartwarming welcome she received from her relatives in Israel
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Recent Examples of heartwarming
The heartwarming story also came with a word of advice.
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Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2026
Another shared the heartwarming donation that Palagi made to her own family.
—Joy Benedict, CBS News, 5 May 2026
At Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Georgia, an unlikely friendship between a towering giraffe and a baby zebra has become one of the park’s most heartwarming stories — and a vivid reminder of how deeply animals can connect across species lines.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
The heartwarming reunion, shared on Instagram on April 13, has since captured millions of hearts.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2026
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Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2026
Another shared the heartwarming donation that Palagi made to her own family.
—Joy Benedict, CBS News, 5 May 2026
At Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Georgia, an unlikely friendship between a towering giraffe and a baby zebra has become one of the park’s most heartwarming stories — and a vivid reminder of how deeply animals can connect across species lines.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
The heartwarming reunion, shared on Instagram on April 13, has since captured millions of hearts.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartwarming
Adjective
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Nestlé's take pairs notes of vanilla and brown butter flavor with milk chocolate morsels for a chocolate chip cookie that's even more comforting.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 June 2026
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Bereaved individuals have often told me that hearing other people’s memories of the person who died can be deeply comforting.—
Julie Kaplow,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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For the Class of 2026, that’s an encouraging message.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2026
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But the run-up under splash hire coach Mauricio Pochettino has been less than encouraging, though a recent 3-2 friendly win over a stout Senegal squad was a positive.—
Greg Cote
June 4,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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However, there are credit cards that may be more rewarding for the most ardent points maximizers and frequent flyers.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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Your gut ramps up hunger hormones and makes food taste more rewarding.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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The Oscar Mike Foundation is dedicated to helping disabled veterans live a more fulfilling life.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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His most fulfilling moment was when the fourth calf was born in the wild last year, an indication that the bongos are thriving in their native habitat and that their population will certainly increase.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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Set the scene Starting with wrap-around windows in the hotel lobby that frame the outside hustle and bustle, everywhere from the lounge to the elevators and suites have a warm, art-forward, and fresh vibe.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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Pour the lot into a blender, add ice, and your Moscow mule becomes even more of a warm-weather lounge-fellow.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
10 June 2026
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Russell, who has been in a relationship with Hawn since 1983, has long been a loving stepdad to her two kids.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
7 June 2026
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Well, those folks might have a much more loving relationship with the Aether valve stem, which does away with a traditional Presta valve's problematic core.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 June 2026
Adjective
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The most gratifying part of the process for her is seeing the scope of readers who relate to Mitchell’s work.—
Kaitlyn Harvey,
AJC.com,
8 June 2026
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That part of the book was very gratifying.—
Helen Acevedo,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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“Heartwarming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartwarming. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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