as in comforting
making one feel good inside
Sarah was deeply touched by the heartwarming welcome she received from her relatives in Israel
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Recent Examples of heartwarming
How the Eaglets Get Their Names One of the most heartwarming traditions surrounding this eagle family involves local children.
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Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
On Easter Sunday, a heartwarming moment was captured between Kate and Charlotte that saw mother and daughter holding hands as shot from behind.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 5 Apr. 2026
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt is filled with double entendres, silly puns, and slapstick humor, but underneath it all lies a heartwarming story about the resilience of the human spirit and the power of friendship.
—Andrew Walsh, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Apr. 2026
Ware described the opportunity as a return to the public eye after years of staying private, and his reasoning for stepping back into the spotlight was genuinely heartwarming.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 4 Apr. 2026
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Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
On Easter Sunday, a heartwarming moment was captured between Kate and Charlotte that saw mother and daughter holding hands as shot from behind.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 5 Apr. 2026
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt is filled with double entendres, silly puns, and slapstick humor, but underneath it all lies a heartwarming story about the resilience of the human spirit and the power of friendship.
—Andrew Walsh, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Apr. 2026
Ware described the opportunity as a return to the public eye after years of staying private, and his reasoning for stepping back into the spotlight was genuinely heartwarming.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 4 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartwarming
Adjective
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Save your hammam for the evening and head straight to bed afterwards for the most comforting results.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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There is something comforting, to me, about this churn of champions and challengers.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Angels fans who had regained some faith in Yusei Kikuchi after last weekend’s encouraging start could only watch with frustration as all of that was wiped away in one disturbing inning.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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The research is not conclusive on the use of GLP-1 and Alzheimer’s, but some preliminary data is encouraging.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Looking for a hike with one of the most rewarding steps-to-vista ratios out there?—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Apr. 2026
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The logic here is peak modern NBA, and the league wants to make being slightly below average more rewarding than being truly terrible.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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That is the most fulfilling aspect of family practice.—
Jan Goldsmith,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
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However, happily, most meaningful efforts, engagements, and pursuits involve profoundly more fulfilling and less harrowing change than moving.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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When deep sleep is fragmented by alcohol, a warm bedroom or an inconsistent bedtime, the entire circuit falters and growth hormone output drops significantly.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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Provide afternoon shade in warm climates.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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All three writers turned loving, humorous, piercing gazes on a particular place, exploring, through cycles of plays, the rich humanity and the grave historical wounds of its inhabitants.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
26 Apr. 2026
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Despite being presented as a loving father, Hank was revealed at the end of Season 1 to be a ruthless, pre-war Vault-Tec executive who is responsible for the nuclear destruction of Shady Sands.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This simple chicken dinner is tasty and extremely gratifying.—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
26 Apr. 2026
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People forget that the evening newscast is 22 minutes long, and so to be able to really dig into these important topics on platforms like Substack and YouTube and my podcast has been incredibly gratifying.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Heartwarming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartwarming. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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