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
TikTok users flooded the comment section with responses describing the scene as heartwarming and emotionally stirring.
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Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Then on June 27, the shelter shared the news of Tex’s heartwarming adoption.
—Simone Jasper, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2025
By Rachel Feltman What looks at first glance like a heartwarming story of cross-species adoption quickly devolves into something much stranger—and much darker.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 18 June 2025
Watch the full recipe unfold in this heartwarming moment of love and tradition!
—Essence, 30 May 2025
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Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Then on June 27, the shelter shared the news of Tex’s heartwarming adoption.
—Simone Jasper, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2025
By Rachel Feltman What looks at first glance like a heartwarming story of cross-species adoption quickly devolves into something much stranger—and much darker.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 18 June 2025
Watch the full recipe unfold in this heartwarming moment of love and tradition!
—Essence, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartwarming
Adjective
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The 5-foot-11, 191-pound former standout at Jacksonville’s Bartram Trail underwent offseason foot surgery in the spring, but a 3-tackle effort in the spring game was encouraging.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 July 2025
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The jury is out on 2024 first-rounder Hagen Smith but signs are encouraging.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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And the most rewarding thing is the five children and the grandchildren.—
Aman Kidwai,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
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Learning New Skills That Are Hot Enriching yourself with new skills is always worth it, but focusing on hot skills is even more rewarding.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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Ultimately, giving a good toast can be a powerful and fulfilling experience, transforming a potentially awkward obligation into a heartfelt tribute.—
Matt Abrahams,
Time,
12 July 2025
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Creating your own worlds and stories is always so much more fulfilling.—
Erik Pedersen,
Oc Register,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Lots of natural light and warm, muted color palettes make your spaces feel comforting and inviting, just like our favorite housekeeper.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 2025
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Although, the ear pads can get sweaty in warm weather and aren’t user-replaceable.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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The two often send one another loving birthday messages on Instagram–Jones wrote one for Will in May.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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Over on her Instagram Stories, Watts gave Demna Gvasalia a loving farewell, as the show marked his last with Balenciaga after a 10-year run with the house as its creative director.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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For a pitcher who has largely been spoken about as someone who could be capable of emerging as an ace or as someone with that kind of potential, Crochet said it’s been gratifying to step up and actually do it.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
11 July 2025
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Being a visible senior leader of your company can be immensely gratifying.—
Adam Jackson,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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“Heartwarming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartwarming. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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