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The movie is a heartwarming story about a boy and his dog.
It's heartwarming to see how his neighbors have helped him.
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This was the heartwarming moment an elderly couple was finally reunited with their beloved Labrador, eight years after she was stolen from their backyard.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
Emphasizing how children have to be taught to dislike their bodies with an image that is heartwarming and direct – that's advocacy at its most effective.
—Eric Deggans, NPR, 9 Feb. 2025
In a heartwarming moment that has touched many, WNBA star Angel Reese recently gave her mother, Angel Webb Reese, an unforgettable birthday gift: the complete payment of her mortgage.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 1 Feb. 2025
The celebration perfectly captured the essence of Chinese New Year with an authentic and heartwarming touch.
—WWD, 29 Jan. 2025
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
Emphasizing how children have to be taught to dislike their bodies with an image that is heartwarming and direct – that's advocacy at its most effective.
—Eric Deggans, NPR, 9 Feb. 2025
In a heartwarming moment that has touched many, WNBA star Angel Reese recently gave her mother, Angel Webb Reese, an unforgettable birthday gift: the complete payment of her mortgage.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 1 Feb. 2025
The celebration perfectly captured the essence of Chinese New Year with an authentic and heartwarming touch.
—WWD, 29 Jan. 2025
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“Heartwarming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heartwarming. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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heartwarming
adjective
heart·warm·ing
ˈhärt-ˌwȯr-miŋ 
: making one feel good inside : cheering to one's emotions
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