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
Another shared the heartwarming donation that Palagi made to her own family.
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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
What followed was truly heartwarming.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
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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
What followed was truly heartwarming.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartwarming
Adjective
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The authors of the study found that, although honesty remains important overall, many individuals actually preferred comforting or reassuring dishonesty over the harsh truth in certain situations.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Sunday Chicken tastes deeply savory and comforting, with the mustard and oregano giving the crispy skin a subtle tang and herbaceous warmth.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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Whether this year is another blip or the start of at least a small rebuild is of course impossible to say yet, but the number of shows increasing (as did the number of pilots networks made) is an encouraging sign.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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As such, Google Project Zero is strongly encouraging vendors to improve their proactive software development practices to prevent these kinds of vulnerabilities from ever reaching end users.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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The goal isn’t to chase trends but to understand motivations in order to design intuitive and rewarding experiences.—
Craig Waldman,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Every creature Yoshi encounters presents new, rewarding gameplay concepts and tools for exploration and experimentation.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
19 May 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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Insider tip Stephanie, the innkeeper, is an innkeeper in the truest sense—warm, soft-spoken, and genuinely concerned about guests’ well-being.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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In warm weather, your kitchen can get unpleasantly hot when cooking in a standard oven.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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As such, a loving relationship will demand awareness that, sometimes, not every truth needs to be delivered in its rawest form.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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From a young age, we're taught to greet people, regardless of their age, and even compliment them, so everyone is very accepting and loving.—
Zama Magudulela,
Travel + Leisure,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Exciting, gratifying, intimate, and also—unsettling.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
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To see 28 years later, that this character has become so beloved and has resonated with so many of you is so gratifying.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
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“Heartwarming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartwarming. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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