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
The heartwarming video was shot seven years ago but has been making the rounds again lately.
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Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2025
Keep scrolling to see the heartwarming reactions from some of the first-time nominees.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 24 Jan. 2025
Madonna is celebrating her daughter's birthday with a heartwarming tribute.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
Newsweek readers have also been sending their funny and heartwarming videos, pictures and stories about their pets for our Newsweek Pet of the Week award.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
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Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2025
Keep scrolling to see the heartwarming reactions from some of the first-time nominees.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 24 Jan. 2025
Madonna is celebrating her daughter's birthday with a heartwarming tribute.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
Newsweek readers have also been sending their funny and heartwarming videos, pictures and stories about their pets for our Newsweek Pet of the Week award.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for heartwarming
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartwarming
Adjective
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For climate activists, this may be viewed an encouraging green hushing, or the intentional omission of climate friendly and environmentally friendly actions by a company to avoid controversy of liability.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Even reading about significant crime reduction in my beloved hometown is encouraging.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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It’s increased the workload of Rogers, but it’s been a rewarding experience.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
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The duty list became a tool for corruption and party self-dealing, a device for rewarding favorites and punishing enemies.—
Made by History,
Time,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Want a new career that’s higher-paying, more flexible or fulfilling?—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2025
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This sense of purpose at work is often more fulfilling than a paycheck alone.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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While the white oak shelves and tin ceiling create a beautiful space, my staff and I have worked hard to cultivate a warm and inviting environment for everyone.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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In many regions, spring weather can fluctuate between cold and dry to warm and slightly humid.—
Cierra Black,
Essence,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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These institutions make our lives sweet, loving and creative, rather than nasty, brutish and short.—
David Brooks,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2025
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These passages also reinforced his vision of a more inclusive and loving church, one that follows the example set by Jesus in the Gospels.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The keyboard shines with its substantial key travel and gratifying tactile feedback.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
19 Apr. 2025
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So it's been very gratifying to see the incredible chemistry that the four of them have had since the beginning.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Heartwarming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartwarming. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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