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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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
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The show's plot revolves around tropes that are intentionally comforting and formulaic—fake dating, jock meets girl next door, and opposites attract—and evidently, the styling follows suit.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
27 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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For travelers who want to understand how bourbon is made at a slower pace, the craft side of the trail is often the more rewarding half of the trip.—
Lauren Schuster,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Though most visit this part of the Serengeti during wildebeest migration (typically May through October but varies depending on weather patterns), the rest of the year is equally rewarding.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 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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All rooms, including mine on the sixth floor (639), were updated in 2017 by American designer Ed Tuttle in a warm neutral and gold palette.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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The 26-inch inseam keeps things cropped and cool, which is perfect for warmer spring destinations, and its natural fibers keep you comfortable in the heat.—
Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2026
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Even in the most loving new relationship, your partner is building her own connection with your children, not replacing their mother.—
Jann Blackstone,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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Marisol's sisters describe her as a devoted mother and a deeply loving person.—
Briseida Holguin,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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Some things in life are fundamentally different in ways that no one ever realizes ahead of time, and the amazing feeling of G-forces in my butt, very like flying on the ground, was at once a 10/10 gratifying and terrifying experience.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Exciting, gratifying, intimate, and also—unsettling.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
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“Heartwarming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartwarming. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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