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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2
as in intensity
depth of feeling
I was surprised by the warmth of the greeting
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Recent Examples of warmth
Early spring warmth and late frosts are killing our plants.
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Angela Fritz, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
The food remains rigorously composed but more attuned to our moment, and the servers, a number of whom have worked for Daniel Boulud for decades, prize warmth as much as decorum.
—Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Summer-like warmth settles in this weekend with highs pushing into the 80s.
—Lisa Meadows, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Parts of the west and the southwest have also seen extreme warmth in the last few months, and ongoing dryness.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 11 May 2026
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Angela Fritz, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
The food remains rigorously composed but more attuned to our moment, and the servers, a number of whom have worked for Daniel Boulud for decades, prize warmth as much as decorum.
—Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Summer-like warmth settles in this weekend with highs pushing into the 80s.
—Lisa Meadows, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Parts of the west and the southwest have also seen extreme warmth in the last few months, and ongoing dryness.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 11 May 2026
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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.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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Even the language used in the show reflects the warmness of the local language.—
Keyaira Boone,
Essence,
13 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Unfortunately, the researchers were unable to measure the intensity directly, but theoretical estimates suggest the team may have boosted the laser intensity to 10^23 W per cm2.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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Though South Florida usually sees wildfire activity in May, the speed and intensity of fires have been exacerbated by the dry conditions.—
Megan Vaz,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
Noun
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In the home, a pearl-toned aesthetic creates a luminous glow that mimics the gem's bright shimmer.—
Rachel Silva,
Martha Stewart,
15 May 2026
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Trump is basking in the glow of a high-profile summit with Xi.—
Rob Crilly,
The Washington Examiner,
15 May 2026
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However, there is broad consensus that the surge, fueled by enthusiasm around artificial intelligence, can’t last forever and California must address its structural deficit, with spending outpacing revenue collection.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
12 May 2026
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The morning kicked off with a burst of energy from special guests who highlighted the community’s enthusiasm for hands-on product experiences and quality verification, while the afternoon took on a festive air with lively appearances and crowd engagement.—
Lucy Jones
May 12,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Some instances of the passionate emotion veer into more bloody endeavors with thrillers like Obsession and Lurker.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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And they’re also used as form of therapy for visitors to release complex emotions.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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Amarteifio and Edebiri have an understated chemistry that makes the covert passion between these two women believable.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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Meanwhile, Cervejaria Blumenau brings new flavors to the scene with passion-fruit sours, peach ales, double IPAs, and blonde ales that proudly embrace their Brazilian roots.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Reilly and Hauser spoke with Variety about reviving their characters, keeping their onscreen flame alive and surviving the Texas heat.—
William Earl,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Deals On Podiatrist-Approved Summer Sandals Sandals are an essential in the South, especially once summer’s heat and humidity arrive.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Warmth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warmth. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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