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
Beneath the glamour and glitz is a heartwarming story that continues to dazzle and amaze every year.
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Arkansas Online, 15 Feb. 2026
Half of us saw a heartwarming story of immigrants who had dreams to come to America, work hard, get married, grow up, raise families, sing, dance, play backgammon.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
The Violet Hour is sweet and heartwarming tale of friendship, grief, and the feeling that only a Southern breeze can give you.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
The heartwarming moment went viral after a woman named Mallory Norton shared what happened on Facebook following a crash involving the original delivery driver.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
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Arkansas Online, 15 Feb. 2026
Half of us saw a heartwarming story of immigrants who had dreams to come to America, work hard, get married, grow up, raise families, sing, dance, play backgammon.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
The Violet Hour is sweet and heartwarming tale of friendship, grief, and the feeling that only a Southern breeze can give you.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
The heartwarming moment went viral after a woman named Mallory Norton shared what happened on Facebook following a crash involving the original delivery driver.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for heartwarming
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartwarming
Adjective
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Quiet reflection gains power as cerebral Mercury in your 12th House of Solitude trines jovial Jupiter in your comforting 4th house, guiding you through releasing past aches.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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And nothing is more comforting than a warm bowl of soup on a cold winter day.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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And the Royals appreciate the encouraging start.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2026
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This encouraging result is a testament to the heroism of Mexican forces, particularly of those who lost their lives in the line of duty, and reaffirms the effectiveness of ongoing cooperation between Mexico and the United States, including the intelligence‑sharing that supported the operation.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Attracting birds to your backyard birdbath can be rewarding for birders of all ages and is a great way to contribute vital support to local bird populations.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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For anyone looking to catch up on this key category ahead of Sunday’s Academy Awards ceremony (and finish up their Oscar ballot), here is a guide to the five rewarding and societally resonant films, where to watch them, and which might win best documentary at Oscars 2026.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Writing, producing, and making songs can be incredibly fulfilling.—
Shirley Halperin,
Rolling Stone,
9 Mar. 2026
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That part is far more fulfilling.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
8 Mar. 2026
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A day later, both sides were outside during breaks enjoying an unseasonably warm mid-March day in Manhattan.—
Doug Feinberg,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Shawkat, with her warm, amused eyes and her mop of curls, is a perfect carrier for Mae’s air of abjection, flopping around her bed like a horny, gloomy Raggedy Ann.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Our 100-year-old municipal golf course needs major renovations and updating; the clubhouse needs some loving care.—
Betty Resch,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2026
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Jensen described Bridegan as controlling and money-obsessed, while portraying Gardner as a loving mother.—
Scott Butler,
Florida Times-Union,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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What’s most gratifying is the extent to which the filmmakers sought practical solutions and physical sets rather than relying solely on the digital toolbox or flattening the action with endless green-screen sequences.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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For Pressman, hearing Tarantino and Avary’s analysis was a gratifying surprise.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
9 Mar. 2026
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