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as in compassionate
having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others
a warmhearted, understanding pastor from whom many sought guidance
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as in warm
having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest
a warmhearted welcome from the staff on my first day at work
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as in kindness
sympathetic concern for the well-being of others
warmheartedness has never been one of the CEO's strong points
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as in sympathy
the capacity for feeling for another's unhappiness or misfortune
after our disastrous fire we were overwhelmed by the warmheartedness of the neighbors
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Recent Examples of warmhearted
Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 19 Dec. 2024
Kim recently appeared in the sci-fi drama Black Night and the warmhearted Our Blues.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
Maybe my family back in Paris is warmhearted and expressive, poets and painters and singers who are familiar with wrong turns, their sense of direction a disaster.
—David Gilbert, The New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2024
Members of the press, the public and Reagan’s inner circle questioned the then-oldest president’s ability to execute the functions of his office, but their worries were mostly swept aside by warmhearted quips and political maneuvering.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 July 2024
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Adjective
Interactions with clients, customers and work colleagues will be positive, warmhearted and friendly.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 19 Dec. 2024
Kim recently appeared in the sci-fi drama Black Night and the warmhearted Our Blues.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
Maybe my family back in Paris is warmhearted and expressive, poets and painters and singers who are familiar with wrong turns, their sense of direction a disaster.
—David Gilbert, The New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2024
Members of the press, the public and Reagan’s inner circle questioned the then-oldest president’s ability to execute the functions of his office, but their worries were mostly swept aside by warmhearted quips and political maneuvering.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warmhearted
Adjective
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Through his characters, Fellowes communicates his approval for a more compassionate and inclusive upper crust.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
20 June 2025
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This, for me, is a viable and compassionate way of supporting your people — those, like Griselda best said, who are the ones consuming your music and buying your concert ticket.—
Sigal Ratner-Arias,
Billboard,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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In Alaska, warm and dry conditions coupled with frequent thunderstorms and lightning have resulted in more than 100 fires since Wednesday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 June 2025
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Concrete and asphalt radiate heat absorbed during the day, making urban areas typically several degrees warmer than rural areas, the weather service said.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2025
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Indeed, the designer’s intentions are based on high ideals — kindness, tolerance and humility among them — even if his methods can sometime shock.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
25 June 2025
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Her courage, kindness, and determination touched the lives of everyone who knew her.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
24 June 2025
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Richard, his family, and his counsel express their deep and sincere sympathy for the family of Edwina Marter.—
Khaleda Rahman
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
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Fans, followers and fellow parents took to the comment section to share their sympathy — and confusion.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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Much like his character, Boyce is mild-mannered, kind and effortlessly funny.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2025
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Despite the criticism, Tonn remains grateful for the support the video has brought to the dog's case, and the majority of kind comments.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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This is a guide that is both a friendly flower refresher course for the veteran gardener and a wonderful introduction to flowers for the novice.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
28 June 2025
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A week filled with fun videos of puppies trying to master the stairs and a friendly doggy neighbor making his rounds brightened our social media timelines, but a few of our readers' pet videos and pictures stood out.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
Noun
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Each of the three leads has moments of raw tenderness, fragility, even fear that add depth to the drama.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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Symptoms may include tenderness, redness, swelling, or bruising.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
5 June 2025
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The lessons of compassion and resilience in the book will guide her path forward.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
18 June 2025
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The following are steps that managers and supervisors can take to promote compassion, create psychological safety, and show solidarity during these challenging times.—
Dr. Angélica S. Gutiérrez,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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“Warmhearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warmhearted. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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