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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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Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
Creamy, saucy, cheesy, and hearty, this recipe is a true delight.
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Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
The song is propelled by Rodgers’s silvery guitar chatter; the lyrics swerve between party-hearty slogans and spiritual woo-woo.
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New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Sample the excellent croissants, or order organic eggs prepared any style for a heartier meal.
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Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
Creamy, saucy, cheesy, and hearty, this recipe is a true delight.
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Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
Noun
On the way to save her beloved canine buddy Krypto, the party-hearty but tortured Supergirl teams up with a vengeful youngster (Ruthye Marye Knoll) and a rambunctious intergalactic bounty hunter (Jason Momoa).
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Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
The song is propelled by Rodgers’s silvery guitar chatter; the lyrics swerve between party-hearty slogans and spiritual woo-woo.
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New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Goldberg, a fervent fan of the Boys in Blue, is the founder of the Echo Park Spiritual Outreach community, Nefesh.
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Rivaling artificial intelligence super PACs are seeking to affect the candidacy of Alex Bores, a New York state Assemblyman, who has been a fervent supporter of AI regulations.
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Going 3-0 in group stage is nice, but ultimately doesn’t matter as much as having every player as healthy as possible for the knockout stage.
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Is low-carb or low-fat eating healthier for your heart?
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This tank top maxi dress is a warm-weather staple.
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El Niño isn't just moving warm water around randomly in the ocean.
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Projections varied in the weeks leading up to the draft with no real consensus among draft analysts, but in the last 24 hours there were strong indications the Clippers would choose Wagler and the Nets would take Brown.
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Your desire for solitude and introspection is strong during today’s Scorpio moon.
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The only public indication of an impending launch was the release of a warning for pilots and sailors to steer clear of the rocket’s flight path.
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An officer and junior officer monitor the radar and navigation, while another sailor sits at the helm and oversees steering the vessel and monitoring the engines.
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But it's been on the court where Hargitay has proved to be one of Brunson's most enthusiastic supporters, frequently attending Knicks games at Madison Square Garden.
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Here’s help The Tartan Army took over Miami Scottish fans are enthusiastic, rambunctious, loud and — more than anything — organized.
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When complaint becomes habitual, one’s attention might automatically drift toward problems; the neural path is well trod.
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When South Africa’s Teboho Mokoena blasted home a penalty that leveled things in the 83rd minute and Mercedes-Benz Stadium erupted at an ear-splitting decibel level, any thoughts of The Wave were well and truly forgotten.
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The band had been denied the opportunity to perform during Haiti’s pre-World Cup friendly against Peru, despite the presence of a Peruvian band.
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Founded in 2008, FunnyFlux is a Korean animation studio creating family-friendly IP for global audiences.
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“Hearty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hearty. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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