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
Leslie Mann delivers a heartwarming performance as a woman drifting through a midlife reset, latching onto two college students locked in a subtle competition for her attention.
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
The Musical, inspired by the hit film, is the hilarious and heartwarming tale of Buddy, who embarks on a journey to New York City and, in turn, helps the Big Apple rediscover the true meaning of Christmas.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
There’s a heartwarming idiocy to their pursuit, yet what festers underneath is their inability to process grief consciously and the fear that those who deem their existence meaningless might be right.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
The video went viral on TikTok, giving millions of viewers the chance to witness a moment that felt both deeply personal and universally heartwarming.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
The Musical, inspired by the hit film, is the hilarious and heartwarming tale of Buddy, who embarks on a journey to New York City and, in turn, helps the Big Apple rediscover the true meaning of Christmas.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
There’s a heartwarming idiocy to their pursuit, yet what festers underneath is their inability to process grief consciously and the fear that those who deem their existence meaningless might be right.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
The video went viral on TikTok, giving millions of viewers the chance to witness a moment that felt both deeply personal and universally heartwarming.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartwarming
Adjective
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The favorite of the bunch was the Cinnamon Caramel offering, which tasted comforting and cozy like fall.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Apr. 2026
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Where their debut roars, jabbing with hooks, Two Wheels Move the Soul instead inverts the noise until the sound becomes pillowy and comforting.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Road Ahead for the Grizzly Bear Cubs While the news is encouraging, wildlife officials emphasized that the challenges are far from over.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Apr. 2026
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SpaceX valuation 'encouraging' watch now Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in business news.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The sheer volume of information people take in every day can make a quiet pause even more essential and rewarding.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Congress should reauthorize and modernize the Work Opportunity Tax Credit by strengthening accountability, rewarding veteran retention, incentivizing proactive recruitment, and expanding eligibility to military spouses.—
Brooke Creek,
Boston Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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However, happily, most meaningful efforts, engagements, and pursuits involve profoundly more fulfilling and less harrowing change than moving.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
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She got married and began meeting with a life coach to help determine the most fulfilling career path.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Sweet, savory, warm and dependable.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Both books also feature difficult loving relationships between a mother and a teen daughter.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Your empath will thank you for giving them a loving, supportive village.—
Laura Wheatman Hill,
Parents,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The album the 48-year-old country-music star put out last May leans hard into mood, scale and theatricality — strings, horns, choirs, the whole shebang — built around the idea of pushing back against a culture that wants everything fast, familiar and instantly gratifying.—
Theoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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But the wave of palpable surprise that rippled through the crowd as the stage lighting turned purple made the occasion of the E Street Band covering a Prince song even more gratifying.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Heartwarming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartwarming. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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