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
With a killer soundtrack courtesy of co-producer Dolly Parton, this is both very funny and heartwarming.
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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
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
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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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartwarming
Adjective
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Let your senses guide wise spending, and favor one durable tool that makes your routine feel comforting while still keeping you productive.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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These rituals are comforting, says Wann, and give people something to look forward to.—
Veronique Greenwood,
Time,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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But Venable saw some encouraging signs at Truist Park.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Aug. 2025
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On the surface, conceding four goals does not sound good, but the individual displays of two of the summer signings, centre-back Bafode Diakite and left-back Adrien Truffert, were encouraging.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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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Those weeks have been at the top of the list of the most rewarding, fulfilling, invaluable experiences of my life.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Nov. 2025
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Want a new career that’s higher-paying, more flexible or fulfilling?—
Megan Sauer,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The park sits at the intersection of the higher, cooler Mojave Desert and the lower, warmer Colorado Desert.—
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
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
Adjective
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Cole Escola and Bowen Yang are a loving duo on the Tony Awards red carpet on June 7 in New York City.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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Nevertheless, the Moon is dancing beautifully with both Venus and Jupiter, which makes this a day of mutual generosity and loving vibes.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
8 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 17 Jun. 2026.
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