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
Video footage from the heartwarming moment shows 20-month-old Asher overjoyed when Maverick, a 2-year-old therapy dog, visited him.
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Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2025
There’s an ongoing flashback—alternately heartwarming and bloodcurdling—that portrays the young Wash’s life in and escape from Barbados (Eddie Karanja plays the child counterpart to Kingsley Junior), to Virginia, then to farther north.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2025
Public Enemy’s Flavor Flav and Chuck D ran into legendary R&B singer Mavis Staples at the Newport Folk Festival held July 25-27, and the footage made for some of the more heartwarming clips of the year.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 28 July 2025
San Francisco Giants: Melky Cabrera, 2012 Speaking of PEDs, who can forget the heartwarming tale of the 2012 All-Star Game?
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 9 July 2025
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Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2025
There’s an ongoing flashback—alternately heartwarming and bloodcurdling—that portrays the young Wash’s life in and escape from Barbados (Eddie Karanja plays the child counterpart to Kingsley Junior), to Virginia, then to farther north.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2025
Public Enemy’s Flavor Flav and Chuck D ran into legendary R&B singer Mavis Staples at the Newport Folk Festival held July 25-27, and the footage made for some of the more heartwarming clips of the year.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 28 July 2025
San Francisco Giants: Melky Cabrera, 2012 Speaking of PEDs, who can forget the heartwarming tale of the 2012 All-Star Game?
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartwarming
Adjective
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Pippa writes with such a comforting wit that her books are like a sweet treat in book format.—
Tessa Bailey,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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This Netflix romance is as comforting as a bowl of creamy butternut squash soup.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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There was a brief period towards the end of last season when Destiny Udogie was preferred for high-profile matches, but Spence’s performances under Frank have been encouraging.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Waller’s gait appeared normal in the locker room Friday, which was an encouraging sign.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Yet America’s system is transactional, rewarding affluence while neglecting the very conditions that produce disease.—
Stan Chu Ilo,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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With the right mix of competence and strategy, engineers can create careers that are both resilient and rewarding in a world that never stops changing.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The rest is probably very fulfilling.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
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Learning becomes a natural and fulfilling aspect of the culture when it is incorporated into the daily schedule and encouraged by the leadership.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Forget the crowds of other Rocky Mountain destinations—Durango gives visitors a warm Colorado welcome, and then some.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Fall and winter are ideal for testing the soil in flower and vegetable gardens, as well as warm-season turfgrass lawns.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But that huge exception is in the form of Michelle Yeoh, who supplies a healthy dose of star power to play the role of the titular devil child’s loving mother, Lady Yin.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
2 Sep. 2025
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For Kaiko and the countless other rescue dogs, the journey to a loving home is just beginning.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Tula’s brightening, hydrating undereye treatment comes in a stick that’s easy to swipe under your eyes—and gratifying, too.—
Elizabeth Siegel,
Allure,
1 Sep. 2025
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Seeing my friends break out and be recognized for their talent and hard work is incredibly gratifying.—
Jane Ciabattari
August 26,
Literary Hub,
26 Aug. 2025
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