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
Watching the two of them with her has been so heartwarming.
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Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Colfer wrote on Threads, with a heartwarming photo of the actors who formerly portrayed Glee's Kurt and Burt Hummel embracing.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Sep. 2025
Then, after spending more than one year at the shelter, the resilient pup had a heartwarming adoption.
—Simone Jasper, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
The winning animal photos of the 2025 International Pet Photography Awards are a heartwarming, playful and artistic look at the animals that live among us, providing joy as pets.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Colfer wrote on Threads, with a heartwarming photo of the actors who formerly portrayed Glee's Kurt and Burt Hummel embracing.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Sep. 2025
Then, after spending more than one year at the shelter, the resilient pup had a heartwarming adoption.
—Simone Jasper, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
The winning animal photos of the 2025 International Pet Photography Awards are a heartwarming, playful and artistic look at the animals that live among us, providing joy as pets.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartwarming
Adjective
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The smoke was billowing, but that ray of sunshine that came through was just very comforting.—
Georgea Kovanis,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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The hearty blend of tomatoes, chicken, turkey, and rice is seriously comforting.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Beck’s chemistry with Daniels and Toney has been phenomenal most of the season, but Saturday’s performance was encouraging after the Hurricanes’ passing game struggled at home against Florida two weeks ago.—
Manny Navarro,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Fall has just begun and Lake Tahoe ski resorts may be 40 or 50 days away from opening, but winter showed encouraging signs on Friday.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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What has been the most rewarding aspect of being in Judas Priest?—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Oxford Street store refurbished its beauty hall and launched Selfridges Unlocked, a membership program that focuses on rewarding customers for their time and money spent at the department store.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The rest is probably very fulfilling.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
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Learning becomes a natural and fulfilling aspect of the culture when it is incorporated into the daily schedule and encouraged by the leadership.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Best Things to See and Do One of the highlights of the Russell-Brasstown Scenic Byway is its access to hiking trails, so make sure to bring decent walking or hiking shoes and a warm layer or two.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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Used a mulch, leaves keep soil cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter, protecting plant roots from extreme temperatures.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Set to debut on the streamer on January 9, 2026, the film follows free-spirited Poppy (Bader) and routine-loving Alex (Blyth), who have been unlikely best friends for a decade, living in different cities but spending every summer vacation together.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
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According to the rescue, Cody has shown himself to be a gentle and loving dog who thrives on human companionship.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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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Just watching that transformation happen is extremely powerful and gratifying.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Heartwarming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartwarming. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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