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to fill with courage or strength of purpose
thinking we were hopelessly lost, we were heartened by the sight of a familiar farmhouse
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Recent Examples of heartened
James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
Some observers are heartened that such a varied set of interests could find common ground.
—Christine Ro, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Reed said he has been heartened to see improvements in the system and believes the power of the Community Justice Council meetings lies in empowering people by giving them a better understanding of the system.
—Eva Wen, Journal Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
Many observers in Europe and the United States seemed heartened by the incoming president, who presented himself as a fresh, youthful leader who might usher in a more progressive, moderate regime.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
Darling remembers her two kids running around the field the day it was dedicated, being both heartened and heartbroken.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 7 Dec. 2024
Scholars and practitioners such as myself who have visited the country recently are heartened by progress at multiple levels but there is no room for complacency.
—Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Still, Richardson said he is heartened with the clearance for the shoulder.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2024
Cramer was also heartened by Wells Fargo’s positive commentary about the broader economy.
—Julie Coleman, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2024
Verb
Publication of the poll in the week before the election heartened Democrats as a potential sign that Harris had momentum, not just in Iowa, but potentially in other crucial Midwestern battleground states.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
Some observers are heartened that such a varied set of interests could find common ground.
—Christine Ro, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Reed said he has been heartened to see improvements in the system and believes the power of the Community Justice Council meetings lies in empowering people by giving them a better understanding of the system.
—Eva Wen, Journal Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
Many observers in Europe and the United States seemed heartened by the incoming president, who presented himself as a fresh, youthful leader who might usher in a more progressive, moderate regime.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
Darling remembers her two kids running around the field the day it was dedicated, being both heartened and heartbroken.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 7 Dec. 2024
Scholars and practitioners such as myself who have visited the country recently are heartened by progress at multiple levels but there is no room for complacency.
—Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Still, Richardson said he is heartened with the clearance for the shoulder.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2024
Cramer was also heartened by Wells Fargo’s positive commentary about the broader economy.
—Julie Coleman, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartened
Verb
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The Year of Return also encouraged tourism and cultural connections between the African diaspora and Ghana.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
Journal Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Customers are encouraged to check with their local store for specific hours of operation.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
The Arizona Republic,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Though her innovations inspired a movement in young children’s learning, Montessori saw her work more simply.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
6 Jan. 2025
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Will the timepieces that make their debut in the coming months reflect the exuberance of the former period or the practicality inspired by the reckoning that came after?—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Powered by the automatic caliber HMC 201 movement manufactured by Precision Engineering AG and paired to a handsome purple kudu leather strap, this is a watch for a discerning collector unafraid of just a touch of whimsy.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2025
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Dope Thief is sharp, intense, and unafraid to sit in the gray areas of morality, with Henry’s performance anchoring it all.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
30 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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As the emboldened queen is beheaded, King Henry is seen preparing to wed his third wife, the pious and soft-spoken Jane Seymour (Kate Phillips).—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2025
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My company, Bright Horizons’ annual survey of 2000 working parents, The Modern Family Index revealed a more emboldened generation of parents, willing to speak up about these challenges.—
Priya Krishnan,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This is another stark reminder of the selfless sacrifice of our brave military men and women who risk their lives around the world every day to keep us safe.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2025
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Malavasi, whose story is little known outside Reggio Emilia, is one of four brave heroines featured in historian Suzanne Cope’s new book, Women of War: The Italian Assassins, Spies and Couriers Who Fought the Nazis.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In this case, the advantage held by No. 4 seeds over No. 5s is the opponent: The former are often champions of one-bid conferences; the latter are typically mid-level finishers from the power conferences that are undaunted by the environment and comparable in talent to the No. 5 seed.—
Jon Wilner,
The Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2025
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McIntosh is equally forceful as the undaunted leader whose kicks toward the surface do not weaken, no matter how long the odds have become.—
Robert Daniels,
New York Times,
27 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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His stage name, combining the loyal, strong, and courageous Hindu god Hanuman with the rest of mankind, gives a sense of how lofty his ambitions for his music are.—
Isha Sharma,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2025
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The courageous, notoriously hard-working star was there to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Dollywood.—
Robin Raven,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Bree Hall, Sania Feagin and Raven Johnson are valiant seniors who play fearlessly after winning it all twice in three years.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Minutes from an upset of top-seed Florida, the reigning back-to-back national champions saw their record-long 13-game NCAA Tournament winning streak come to an end after a valiant effort at the Lenovo Center Sunday afternoon, the final score 77-75.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Heartened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartened. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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