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
And together, the duo safely made it to the base of the mountain in a heartwarming trail rescue.
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Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 15 Oct. 2025
Winter may draw visitors hoping to witness one of the country’s most heartwarming migrations, but there are plenty of reasons to visit the park in the spring, summer, and fall.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
The crowd sang along to every word, a heartwarming and joyous end to a night of pop stardom at its peak.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2025
So why end such a heartwarming series on such a mysterious note?
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 6 Oct. 2025
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Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 15 Oct. 2025
Winter may draw visitors hoping to witness one of the country’s most heartwarming migrations, but there are plenty of reasons to visit the park in the spring, summer, and fall.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
The crowd sang along to every word, a heartwarming and joyous end to a night of pop stardom at its peak.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2025
So why end such a heartwarming series on such a mysterious note?
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartwarming
Adjective
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Make the hearty and comforting flavors of taco soup a bit more rich with this creamy taco soup recipe.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
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Dishes like wild halibut with Jimmy Nardello peppers and spaghetti with squash and spinach feel nourishing and comforting, but never boring.—
Jocelyn Silver,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The early signs are encouraging but the players are still adapting to Alonso’s demands.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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However, their performance was anything but encouraging.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The decision came just shy of the one-year anniversary of Jones rewarding quarterback Dak Prescott with a massive four-year contract extension.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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The clique encouraged violent policing, even rewarding members when they were involved in shootings, per a lawsuit against members of the clique.—
Jesse Hyde,
Rolling Stone,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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For me, walking on the beach in the moonlight for a few minutes was more fulfilling than two years of New York City nightlife.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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That was a very fulfilling, cathartic experience, telling this story.—
Benjamin VanHoose,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Nulu fabric is buttery-soft, sweat-wicking, and warm without overheating.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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First, warm soil temperatures combined with moderate air temperatures in early autumn create ideal grass seed germination conditions.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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No one ever came forward, and a local family adopted the sisters together, naming them Tina and Melissa and giving them a loving home.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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But there are things girls can do, too—often with encouragement from their parents, mental health professionals, or other loving adults in their life.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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For the blockbuster’s trio of potential pops, one of the most gratifying things has been hearing the personal stories of fans at the stage door.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
10 Oct. 2025
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And then coming out the other end of that is really gratifying.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Heartwarming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartwarming. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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