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as in warmed
having or giving off heat to a moderate degree
the pan was still warm, but no longer too hot to touch
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2
as in passionate
having or expressing great depth of feeling
a warm hug of welcome from our grandmother
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as in friendly
having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest
a warm inquiry after his parents' health
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as in to heat
to cause to have or give off heat to a moderate degree
you'll need to warm the food in the microwave
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2
as in to please
to give satisfaction to
my dance instructor's generous praise warmed my heart
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as in warmth
the quality or state of being moderate in temperature
the cozy warmness of a house can be so nice after an hour spent shoveling snow
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Recent Examples of warm
Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 21 June 2025
Pottery Barn Reeva Handwoven Rug A high-quality area rug can make all the difference in transforming spaces from cold and lifeless to warm and inviting.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 21 June 2025
Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 June 2025
Smith made sure that there were warming tents and requested additional wardrobe crew to hand out robes.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
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Adjective
Pistachio green is reminiscent of the salty snack tucked away in your pantry, and several AD PRO Directory designers say its warm hue is a welcome treat for your bedding.
—Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 21 June 2025
Pottery Barn Reeva Handwoven Rug A high-quality area rug can make all the difference in transforming spaces from cold and lifeless to warm and inviting.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 21 June 2025
Verb
Its heat-recovery system warms the pool, Jacuzzi, steam room, and floors and even preheats the engines.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 June 2025
Smith made sure that there were warming tents and requested additional wardrobe crew to hand out robes.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warm
Adjective
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But housing advocates have been just as passionate about wanting to see more affordable housing in this area, particularly for seniors.—
Randy Mastro,
New York Daily News,
24 June 2025
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Argentine clubs Boca Juniors and River Plate have drawn huge, passionate crowds that serenade their heroes before, during and after matches.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2025
Adjective
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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
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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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If that exchange wasn’t heated enough, in the second case—which concerned whether gasoline companies, not just automakers, have standing to challenge California’s auto-emissions standards—Jackson all but accused the majority of being in the pocket of big business.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
25 June 2025
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Flip and cook 2-3 minutes longer until top of tortilla is browned and quesadilla is heated through.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
23 June 2025
Verb
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Gallo California Chardonnay California in a bottle, this budget-friendly Gallo California Chardonnay is crafted to please a wide range of palates.—
Chelsea Frank,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Commissioner Robert Dickson supported the project, but added that given the size of the project is going to be hard to please everyone.—
Emilie Takahashi,
Oc Register,
19 June 2025
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The warmth of the natural teak decks also complements the gleaming geometric forms of the hull and superstructure.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
20 June 2025
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Closing my eyes, I was flooded with the familiar warmth and the accompanying tug of distraction.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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Collin Morikawa still has not recovered his cool from his heated exchange with a reporter during his pre-tournament press conference.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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It was followed by Israel and Iran indulging in a heated military exchange, a subsequent but hitherto empty threat to close the Strait of Hormuz by Tehran, and a bombing by the U.S. of Iran’s nuclear facilities.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Spurred on by her fervent belief in Jones’s talent, Morrison was determined to ensure that Corregidora made an impression, well aware of how a successful debut could define a fiction writer’s career—particularly that of a Black woman fiction writer.—
Clint Smith,
The Atlantic,
24 June 2025
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The Messi-Inter Miami Effect Amid all that, contests with South American teams have seen fervent crowds.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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To their credit, the Heat have been gracious in their credit to the Panthers.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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The food was unfussy and full-flavored, the service gracious, and the staff — from the spa therapists to the bakers — seemed genuinely happy to be here.—
Rooksana Hossenally,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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“Warm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warm. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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