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
The heartwarming moment went viral after a woman named Mallory Norton shared what happened on Facebook following a crash involving the original delivery driver.
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Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
The model celebrated the milestone birthday with a heartwarming post on her Instagram Stories.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
Another heartwarming stop was at the Tai Phake School near Naharkatya, where one of the first E-HuTS labs was established in 2022.
—IEEE Spectrum, 26 Jan. 2026
But that was just the setup for a heartwarming surprise.
—Bo Evans, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
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Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
The model celebrated the milestone birthday with a heartwarming post on her Instagram Stories.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
Another heartwarming stop was at the Tai Phake School near Naharkatya, where one of the first E-HuTS labs was established in 2022.
—IEEE Spectrum, 26 Jan. 2026
But that was just the setup for a heartwarming surprise.
—Bo Evans, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for heartwarming
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartwarming
Adjective
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Cheesy drop biscuits make your typical chicken pot pie even more comforting.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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This is the kind of creamy, comforting casserole that’s been quietly holding a spot on family dinner tables for generations.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Jason Adam’s encouraging recovery from a season-ending thigh injury, evidenced by his crisp throwing session Friday, bodes well for the veteran righty to combine with Mason Miller and Adrián Morejón to form a dominant relief trio.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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The most encouraging development for USC actually came in the frontcourt, where there hasn’t been much notable progress to report this season.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Righteous, rewarding, wonderful, grueling work.—
Heidi Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Morrison’s writing functions on many levels; her surfaces can be as rewarding as her depths.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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That was a very fulfilling part of it and a very emotional part of it.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2026
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But the decisions made from the soul are usually pretty fulfilling.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Tea is presented alongside the ritualistic high pour synonymous with Moroccan tradition, which is not only an enjoyable spectacle, but a gesture of warm welcome.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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This week’s storms are especially welcome because the statewide snowpack has been lagging after weeks of unusually warm, dry weather.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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It’s backed by nearly 7,500 glowing five-star reviews from guac-loving Amazon shoppers who praise the ProKeeper for its effectiveness, size, and easy-to-clean design.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2026
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With the right support and encouragement, Heily has the potential to continue thriving, growing her creativity, and building strong connections with a loving, permanent family.—
MARE Staff,
Boston Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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As such, the slow death of minimalism has been incredibly gratifying, especially as a makeup enthusiast.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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For someone like me, with decades in this field, that is so gratifying to see.—
Angus Chen,
STAT,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Heartwarming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartwarming. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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