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 moment when a foster dog made himself at home has delighted internet viewers.
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Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The musical, based on the beloved film, tells the hilarious and heartwarming tale of Buddy the Elf, and reminds us of the true meaning of Christmas.
—The View, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024
Ariana Grande charmingly plays Glinda, The Good Witch of the North in such a humorous and heartwarming way.
—Essence, 2 Dec. 2024
Danson and the entire cast give flawless, heartwarming performances that inspire an appreciation of life, not despite its many challenges, but because of them.
—Dana Feldman, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The musical, based on the beloved film, tells the hilarious and heartwarming tale of Buddy the Elf, and reminds us of the true meaning of Christmas.
—The View, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024
Ariana Grande charmingly plays Glinda, The Good Witch of the North in such a humorous and heartwarming way.
—Essence, 2 Dec. 2024
Danson and the entire cast give flawless, heartwarming performances that inspire an appreciation of life, not despite its many challenges, but because of them.
—Dana Feldman, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for heartwarming
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartwarming
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Model healthy boundaries by setting expectations for email response times, limiting after-hours communications, and encouraging time off.Stephen Sokoler, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Although overall inflation has picked up, the details have been more encouraging for Fed officials looking for a pullback.Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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In those instances, the Humane Society recommends rewarding good behavior and ignoring any attention-seeking antics.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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That's been really rewarding and maybe a story that was not told as widely as just the projects themselves.Amy Feldman, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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When employees understand how their work drives organizational success, the work becomes more purpose-driven and, therefore, more fulfilling.Katya Laviolette, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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There is nothing more fulfilling than bringing a dog back from a bad situation and giving them a happy life.Angel Saunders, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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If frostbite occurs, move indoors, remove wet clothing, and soak the affected body part in warm water.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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With the building’s heat broken, making copies of their hands is the only way to stay warm.Sara Netzley, EW.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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And in a community where it’s supposed to be loving and open arms, safe space for everyone, [that’s] the worst thing that you could get labeled [as].CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 18 Dec. 2024
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Since then, Hilton has shared many loving tributes to her children, including a recent Thanksgiving post.Toria Sheffield, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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Building and growing teams is enormously gratifying.Jack McCullough, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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For the Franklin family, the Rose Estate’s revival has been especially gratifying.Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 1 Dec. 2024
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“Heartwarming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartwarming. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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