1
as in warmness
the quality or state of being moderate in temperature
the cozy warmth of the inn's parlor was a welcome relief from the wintry weather outside
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as in intensity
depth of feeling
I was surprised by the warmth of the greeting
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Recent Examples of warmth
Name your worth, then explain it with warmth.
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Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
23 June 2026
Parts of the Northwest and northern Rockies show the strongest signal for steady early‑July warmth.
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Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Practicing self-compassion – that is, offering yourself warmth, nonjudgment and understanding during stressful and challenging moments – can reduce anxiety, depression and internalized stigma.
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Christina Balderrama-Durbin,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
Inspired by historical homes, vent holes bring nostalgic warmth while fresh colors and finishes keep the look current.
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Monika Biegler Eyers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
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Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
23 June 2026
Parts of the Northwest and northern Rockies show the strongest signal for steady early‑July warmth.
—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Practicing self-compassion – that is, offering yourself warmth, nonjudgment and understanding during stressful and challenging moments – can reduce anxiety, depression and internalized stigma.
—
Christina Balderrama-Durbin,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
Inspired by historical homes, vent holes bring nostalgic warmth while fresh colors and finishes keep the look current.
—
Monika Biegler Eyers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for warmth
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warmth
Noun
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There was always a warmness, there was always a laughter, there was always a family feel.
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Even the language used in the show reflects the warmness of the local language.
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For teams whose game plans depend on speed, relentless pressing or high-intensity transitions, excessive heat changes the game entirely.
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The result is a movement whose surfaces absorb and redirect light in alternating intensities, oscillating in an almost alchemical interplay of matte depth and metallic sheen as the wrist moves.
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Like the living room, the bedroom is painted the same flat white but the quality of the eastern light filtering into the bedroom casts a buttery glow.
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By the end of the movie, even something as natural as daylight has become suffused with a heavenly glow, and the beads of sweat on a dying body sparkle with a beauty that Emily had never been able to find anywhere else in her tragedy of a life.
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More than one million workers participate, but enthusiasm fades during the Great Depression, signaling that such ownership is fragile without worker protections.
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And when the winning starts, the enthusiasm can leap at record speed.
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Having a separate room to have this man handle his emotions may be helpful too.
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If emotions swell, step back for ten minutes, breathe with music, then return to your art with a clearer, kinder tone.
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The real-life Space Camp at the US Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama, was a dream destination for any kid with an interest in science, math, and space exploration — the ultimate trip for tweens and teens with a passion for science and technology.
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Maybe World Cup visitors' passion for America's favorite condiment has reawakened some national pride here.
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In Taiwan, a student sitting for an entrance exam for a top medical school was discovered wearing smart glasses after proctors noticed the student staring oddly at the test, leading to an inspection that revealed the frame was emitting heat.
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On July 3 and 4, much of the nation east of a line from Montana to Texas will face some sort of extreme heat risk, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration projections.
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“Warmth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warmth. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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