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
What should be a quick trip becomes a wild, chaotic and heartwarming ride that changes them in ways neither saw coming.
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Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
First contact in this book is on the smaller scale but is heartwarming and pure fun.
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Brianne Kane,
Scientific American,
12 June 2026
Still, the return of Mancini to the majors Monday night likely will go down as one of the season’s most heartwarming stories.
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Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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
See All Example Sentences for heartwarming
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
First contact in this book is on the smaller scale but is heartwarming and pure fun.
—
Brianne Kane,
Scientific American,
12 June 2026
Still, the return of Mancini to the majors Monday night likely will go down as one of the season’s most heartwarming stories.
—
Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
In a particularly heartwarming moment, Jane got to take the stage with Rodrigo as part of her closing number.
—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
12 May 2026
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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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That means encouraging activities that benefit from proximity, such as planning meetings, architecture discussions, design reviews and complex problem-solving.
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Some encouraging signals suggest the will to close the funding gap may exist.
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Dotson, a first-round pick in 2022, has experienced the rewarding highs of being one of the best receivers in his draft class and on his team.
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Helping first-time climbers gain that confidence is one of the most rewarding parts of the festival for instructor Andrii Lamei, 24.
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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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Jones’s mother, Sarah, had a habit of moving everywhere her sons lived—sometimes loving, often angry.
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Reynolds was a loving mother of two, according to Facebook photos cited by the Charlotte Observer.
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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 5 Jul. 2026.
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