1
as in fervent
characterized by unqualified enthusiasm
his decision to marry at long last has the whole family's hearty approval
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2
as in healthy
enjoying health and vigor
you're looking really hearty after that month in the clear mountain air!
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as in warm
having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest
the mayor gave the assembled volunteers his hearty thanks for their restoration of the bandstand on the town square
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as in strong
not showing weakness or uncertainty
gave the reins a hearty tug but the horse wouldn't budge
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as in sailor
one who operates or navigates a seagoing vessel
gather round me hearties, and I'll tell you a sea tale that'll shiver your timbers for sure
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Recent Examples of hearty
Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 13 June 2025
Payne’s menu was simple yet hearty, with seafood, burgers, salads and more appearing on the menu.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 29 May 2025
Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
There are plenty of hiking opportunities and, for the hearty, for some wild swimming.
—Everett Potter, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
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This chicken and orzo bake is a surprisingly creamy and hearty dish.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 13 June 2025
Payne’s menu was simple yet hearty, with seafood, burgers, salads and more appearing on the menu.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 29 May 2025
Noun
Deep and smoky, and hearty without being heavy.
—Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
There are plenty of hiking opportunities and, for the hearty, for some wild swimming.
—Everett Potter, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hearty
Adjective
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The South is blessed with a bounty of delicious mayonnaise brands, each with their own evangelistic bands of fervent followers.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
14 June 2025
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Now even some of the most fervent Taylor’s Version listeners are letting go of the lie.—
Tyler Foggatt,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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Emergency aid for families caught in conflict zones Parents caught in crises struggle to meet their children's needs and to provide them with a safe and healthy childhood, despite the circumstances.—
Sarah Ferguson,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Assuming Landeskog can stay healthy and Valeri Nichushkin’s off-ice troubles are far in the rear-view mirror, the Avs could have the best top-six in the NHL next year.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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Concrete and asphalt radiate heat absorbed during the day, making urban areas typically several degrees warmer than rural areas, the weather service said.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2025
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In Alaska, warm and dry conditions coupled with frequent thunderstorms and lightning have resulted in more than 100 fires since Wednesday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 June 2025
Adjective
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According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.—
Elliot Hughes,
Journal Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2023
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
13 Jan. 2023
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Tristan was a sailor who captained the school’s forty-foot yacht.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2025
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Read Next California Navy sailor killed answering unexpected knock in 2021, CA cops say.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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The clock is ticking down on Trump's 90-day pause on those tariffs — but institutional investors are actually growing more enthusiastic about emerging markets, according to Bank of America's most recent Fund Manager Survey.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
19 June 2025
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But that outlook changed dramatically under Chip Kelly, who was neither energetic nor enthusiastic about high school recruiting.—
Antonio Morales,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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Crockpots are still made well, as are, in my experience anyway, the more modernized version: Instant Pots.—
Parker Hall,
WIRED,
2 Feb. 2025
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The witch’s magic is still MIA, but her attitude is well and truly back.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
19 Sep. 2024
Adjective
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Yes, at the end our decision was not to bring him to the friendly games.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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At Ligon Dental Group, the practice his family began in 1978, Dr. Ligon maintains uncompromising standards alongside a friendly demeanor.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
15 June 2025
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“Hearty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hearty. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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