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
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.
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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
TikTok users couldn't get enough of the relatable and heartwarming clip.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
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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
TikTok users couldn't get enough of the relatable and heartwarming clip.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for heartwarming
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartwarming
Adjective
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For this sector, White House statements have been encouraging.—
Lydia DePillis,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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This optimism is encouraging but is tempered by a consensus that to deliver on its transformational potential, AI must be implemented in a responsible and thoughtful manner – 97.5% of executives believe that responsible AI safeguards and guardrails for governing AI must be in place.—
Randy Bean,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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All this suggests how rewarding a deeper dive into Jarrett as both man and musician might have been.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Feb. 2025
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The firm also said the board has failed in its fundamental oversight duties, rewarding management with compensation disconnected from the company’s performance.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Was King Crimson a more fulfilling experience for you?—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
19 Feb. 2025
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Ensuring yours are ready for your next adventure could be the difference between having a fulfilling trip and spending more time thinking about your aches and pains than the scenery.—
Adam Roy,
Outside Online,
9 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In winter, your mid layers might be something like a 300-weight fleece jacket paired with a much warmer puffer.—
Scott Gilbertson,
WIRED,
22 Feb. 2025
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Alternatively, warm your hands with the electric fireplace while catching a flick on the smart TV to enjoy in the winter months, as well as many cross-country skiing trails nearby.—
Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
22 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Parthenope is inscrutable yet expressive, insolent yet heroic, magnetic yet unattainable, loving yet selfish.—
Mike Miller,
EW.com,
12 Feb. 2025
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For my entire life, the epitome of tall, dark, and handsome has been Morris Chestnut, an actor who looks as if he was sculpted from marble by the hands of a loving and generous god.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
6 Feb. 2025
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As a parent, there’s nothing more gratifying than realizing your child is maturing and developing the ability to put themselves in other people’s shoes.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
19 Feb. 2025
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Indulgence will be particularly gratifying, just be mindful not to overdo it!—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Heartwarming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartwarming. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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