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
Watching the two of them with her has been so heartwarming.
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Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Colfer wrote on Threads, with a heartwarming photo of the actors who formerly portrayed Glee's Kurt and Burt Hummel embracing.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Sep. 2025
Then, after spending more than one year at the shelter, the resilient pup had a heartwarming adoption.
—Simone Jasper, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
The winning animal photos of the 2025 International Pet Photography Awards are a heartwarming, playful and artistic look at the animals that live among us, providing joy as pets.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Colfer wrote on Threads, with a heartwarming photo of the actors who formerly portrayed Glee's Kurt and Burt Hummel embracing.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Sep. 2025
Then, after spending more than one year at the shelter, the resilient pup had a heartwarming adoption.
—Simone Jasper, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
The winning animal photos of the 2025 International Pet Photography Awards are a heartwarming, playful and artistic look at the animals that live among us, providing joy as pets.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartwarming
Adjective
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Plush or Stuffed Animal Every great Boo Basket starts with something soft, comforting, and a little bit whimsical.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Sep. 2025
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As two women in our mid-30s who had been feeling the pressure of time, this concept felt both comforting and freeing.—
Raquel Reichard,
Refinery29,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Political leaders play a crucial role in either encouraging or dispelling violence through their public statements.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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That’s encouraging—and Republicans speaking out against it deserve credit.—
Newsweek Contributors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The result is still thought-provoking, but a more palatable, contemporary and ultimately entertaining experience than the hefty, yet rewarding labor of reading Pynchon.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
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Chatbots tend to be agreeable, helpful, and validating which makes interactions feel rewarding for users.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The rest is probably very fulfilling.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
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Learning becomes a natural and fulfilling aspect of the culture when it is incorporated into the daily schedule and encouraged by the leadership.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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On a late-September Friday night as warm as July, the Boston Red Sox kicked down the doors of October baseball for the first time since 2021, with a walk-off that will not be forgotten any time soon.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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Set against a beige background, the blanket’s pattern features a warm yellow, sweet violet, and soft green.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Set to debut on the streamer on January 9, 2026, the film follows free-spirited Poppy (Bader) and routine-loving Alex (Blyth), who have been unlikely best friends for a decade, living in different cities but spending every summer vacation together.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
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According to the rescue, Cody has shown himself to be a gentle and loving dog who thrives on human companionship.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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And then coming out the other end of that is really gratifying.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
17 Sep. 2025
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Just watching that transformation happen is extremely powerful and gratifying.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Heartwarming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartwarming. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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