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
In a particularly heartwarming moment, Jane got to take the stage with Rodrigo as part of her closing number.
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Joe Otterson, Variety, 12 May 2026
With a killer soundtrack courtesy of co-producer Dolly Parton, this is both very funny and heartwarming.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 8 May 2026
The heartwarming story also came with a word of advice.
—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
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Joe Otterson, Variety, 12 May 2026
With a killer soundtrack courtesy of co-producer Dolly Parton, this is both very funny and heartwarming.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 8 May 2026
The heartwarming story also came with a word of advice.
—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
See All Example Sentences for heartwarming
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartwarming
Adjective
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Easier than tomato pie, this drop biscuit-style savory cobbler makes a comforting summer supper.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
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So much for the comforting assumption that someone official is keeping a careful tally of the loans inside your fund.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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That's encouraging to me that people were holding on.—
Emma Wilson,
CNBC,
20 June 2026
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Then, before the half-time whistle, Vinicius Jr helped himself to his second goal in as many games, an encouraging start for Brazil’s attacking superstar who has often failed to live up to expectations in a national team jersey.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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Our expert take The Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card is one of the most rewarding options for earning cash back in categories such as entertainment and dining without paying an annual fee.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
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Bey said one of the most rewarding parts of last year’s event was watching first-time visitors learn about a tradition that often receives little public attention despite the important role Black cowboys played in the settlement of the American West.—
J.M. Banks
June 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Adjective
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Her aim is to reroute individuals from relying on the approval of the people and systems outside to instead deepening our relationships with ourselves and our community in ways that are more fulfilling.—
Lorinda Toledo,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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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
Adjective
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This tank top maxi dress is a warm-weather staple.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
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El Niño isn't just moving warm water around randomly in the ocean.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Adjective
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David and Victoria Beckham penned Father's Day posts that doubled as an olive branch message to estranged son Brooklyn, who was included in the loving photographs despite the family rift.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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Former first lady Michelle Obama delivered a loving and heartfelt tribute to her husband at the Obama Presidential Center's grand opening ceremony in Chicago Thursday.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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Were the children subjected to the marshmallow test allowed to pursue such gratifying delights, or would merely touching the treats have demonstrated their surrender to short-termism, causing the psychologist who gazed at them through a peephole to return, disappointed?—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
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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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“Heartwarming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartwarming. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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