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as in fervent
characterized by unqualified enthusiasm
his decision to marry at long last has the whole family's hearty approval
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as in healthy
enjoying health and vigor
you're looking really hearty after that month in the clear mountain air!
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as in warm
having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest
the mayor gave the assembled volunteers his hearty thanks for their restoration of the bandstand on the town square
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as in strong
not showing weakness or uncertainty
gave the reins a hearty tug but the horse wouldn't budge
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as in sailor
one who operates or navigates a seagoing vessel
gather round me hearties, and I'll tell you a sea tale that'll shiver your timbers for sure
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Recent Examples of hearty
Mia Taylor, Boston Herald, 18 Jan. 2026
The Living Room terrace, a small outdoor balcony with cozy seating and ocean views, serves a simple but hearty menu of afternoon and evening bites.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Jan. 2026
Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 16 Nov. 2025
Inland, the food skews hearty, and no trip is complete without sampling jingisukan—Hokkaido’s famous mutton barbecue.
—Jonnie Bayfield, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Guests can request that Six Senses Crans-Montana’s Experience Team bring hearty snacks, lunch or dinner.
—Mia Taylor, Boston Herald, 18 Jan. 2026
The Living Room terrace, a small outdoor balcony with cozy seating and ocean views, serves a simple but hearty menu of afternoon and evening bites.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Jan. 2026
Noun
According to National Geographic Traveler, Kraków’s café scene has plenty of coffeehouses and restaurants tucked into plazas and cellars and hearty, comfort-food traditions that invite you to linger.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 16 Nov. 2025
Inland, the food skews hearty, and no trip is complete without sampling jingisukan—Hokkaido’s famous mutton barbecue.
—Jonnie Bayfield, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hearty
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It’s amassed fervent praise from shoppers, many of whom swear their hands look significantly younger since incorporating the product into their routine.—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
17 Jan. 2026
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The craze has grown so fervent that a stand dedicated to the creation appeared across town in Pasadena this week.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2026
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In fact, research indicates that a healthy diet in addition to frequent exercise can promote significant risk reductions for rates of heart attacks.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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The rainbows were fat and healthy, with broad shoulders.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
25 Jan. 2026
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This is a major system that will cause numerous airport delays, traffic to come to a standstill in many cases, when traffic is moving, slick spots will be an issue, and a spike in energy bills and likely fires as people try to stay warm should be expected.—
Ron Smiley,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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The waterproof puffy material locks out moisture and is insulated enough to keep your feet warm, but not sweaty during chilly morning walks.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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Not only will McDaniel have an accurate, strong-throwing quarterback, but there are a few weapons to be optimistic about moving forward, including running backs Omarion Hampton and Kimani Vidal and receivers Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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The agency already has strong underwriting standards that ensure that loans go to dependable borrowers, not the subprime candidates whom some past government lending supported.—
Fred P. Hochberg,
Boston Herald,
21 Jan. 2026
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But Pietrek shows that quite a bit of thought and quality control went into the blend—which was, after all, considered part of the sailors’ pay.—
Tony Sachs,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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All of the cockfighters, lottery participants, and sailors throwing scrimshaw dice had to work around the ethical code imposed by Quakers, Shakers, and Puritans who vehemently opposed these games of chance.—
Will Gottsegen,
The Atlantic,
22 Jan. 2026
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Reviews and accolades in prior engagements have been enthusiastic, including nominations from the New York Outer Critics Circle and the New York Drama League for a run back east.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
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But industry folks were sober-minded, and not overly enthusiastic.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
22 Jan. 2026
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Its jet-drive propulsion system, when deployed, creates thrust by accelerating well fluids via an impeller unit, which moves the probe through the wellbore.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Oct. 2025
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Across the country—and especially in the South—plans are well in the works for Thanksgiving meals that will both satisfy and delight guests.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
21 Oct. 2025
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The developments come as the White House has spurred a variety of sports-friendly initiatives to honor the semiquincentennial, including a UFC fight on the White House lawn in June.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Jan. 2026
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The windows also feature bird-friendly glass to prevent birds from flying into them.—
Noel Brennan,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Hearty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hearty. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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