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.
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K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
8 May 2026
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.
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Joy Benedict,
CBS News,
5 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for heartwarming
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
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Sora is all about cooking to preserve memories, especially those of his late mother, believing food should be both comforting and refined.
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One of the daily specials, a creamy risotto accented with a bold red pepper puree and blackened shrimp, caught my eye and satisfied my cravings for something comforting.
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While the quarter itself contained few surprises, management struck an encouraging tone on the freight market, saying demand is beginning to stabilize after a multiyear downturn.
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But the increasing tanker traffic is an encouraging step toward normalization of global oil flows.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Oscar Mike Foundation is dedicated to helping disabled veterans live a more fulfilling life.
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Goodson explains that pomegranates thrive in warm climates and are widely enjoyed around the world.
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Mallorca In fall, the crowds in Mallorca dissipate, the sea stays warm, and the impossible restaurant reservation opens up.
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The ethos of the festival also involves looking out for fellow attendees, respecting The Farm and taking the loving energy of the festival out into the world.
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The fun-loving, kilt-wearing Scottish fans took over Boston and South Florida and endeared themselves to both communities.
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Separated-at-birth is an intriguing theory, and of course very gratifying to those in the Plymouth/Roundhead/blue half of America.
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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.
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“Heartwarming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartwarming. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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