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
When the mama cat steps out briefly for food and water, the kittens lose their primary source of warmth.
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Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
This warmth is part of the draw for the million or so tourists who visit St Lucia each year.
—Hollie Clemence, TheWeek, 27 Apr. 2026
Texture can and should also come into play as a way to not only complement existing furnishings but also add dimension and warmth in the space if needed.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
Sharing so much screen time with Meester gave the two actresses space to build a relationship that felt both dramatic and real, shifting from icy tension to surprising warmth.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
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Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
This warmth is part of the draw for the million or so tourists who visit St Lucia each year.
—Hollie Clemence, TheWeek, 27 Apr. 2026
Texture can and should also come into play as a way to not only complement existing furnishings but also add dimension and warmth in the space if needed.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
Sharing so much screen time with Meester gave the two actresses space to build a relationship that felt both dramatic and real, shifting from icy tension to surprising warmth.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 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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Here, the trio sharpens its focus, marrying clever production with the soul-eating intensity that propelled its rise.—
Dean Van Nguyen,
Pitchfork,
30 Apr. 2026
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Classic shades such as oxblood and rust provide an intensity that doesn’t overpower when used in head-to-toe looks, while statured reds add energy.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But candlemania has gripped the world of interior design, as many crave the soft glow and more natural feel of candlelight, and holders become the ideal vehicle for decor expression without breaking the bank (in most cases).—
Francesca Perry,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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The serum is formulated with nourishing ingredients like glow-boosting niacinamide, firming peptides, and salmon DNA PDRN, a compound that hydrates and smooths while strengthening the skin barrier.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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On the heels of this enthusiasm, Manus, on March 5, 2025, released an AI tool that took the tech to the next level, from generating ideas to autonomously completing tasks.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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Oliver, a New York Times bestselling author who previously worked with Henry Winkler on the Hank Zipzer series, was moved by Hawn's enthusiasm.—
Eric Andersson,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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Where Wiseman locates emotion is in the use of the camera, the shifts in filmmaking style, especially as the movie, for a brief moment, flips to color.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
24 Apr. 2026
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Dark gray gallery walls highlight the emotions in each of the roughly 40 paintings in the exhibition centered on Caravaggio and works by artists inspired by him.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2026
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The National Conflict Resolution Center has hosted this event for 38 years now, to recognize individuals and organizations working with passion and purpose toward a better future for all Americans.—
Steven P. Dinkin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Ducks fans expected the postseason and embraced it with a passion that rocked Honda Center during 12 playoff trips in a 15-season span, including two trips to the Stanley Cup Final and the 2007 championship.—
Todd Harmonson,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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The updraft knifed through the building, whose inhabitants were already suffering without heat or power for much of the winter as Russia pounded Ukraine’s energy system.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who went first Thursday, to the Raiders, shredded a subpar Bama defense, putting additional heat on Simpson.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Warmth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warmth. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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