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as in compassionate
having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others
a warmhearted, understanding pastor from whom many sought guidance
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as in warm
having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest
a warmhearted welcome from the staff on my first day at work
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Recent Examples of warmhearted
Maybe my family back in Paris is warmhearted and expressive, poets and painters and singers who are familiar with wrong turns, their sense of direction a disaster.
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David Gilbert, The New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2024
Members of the press, the public and Reagan’s inner circle questioned the then-oldest president’s ability to execute the functions of his office, but their worries were mostly swept aside by warmhearted quips and political maneuvering.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 July 2024
But that is the power of Buteau’s ebullient charisma, which telegraphs to audiences that her preternatural comic rhythm and dolled-up, side-eye style of delivery are in service of being a warmhearted bestie.
—Melena Ryzik, New York Times, 27 May 2024
But for about 20 minutes, the public bore witness to the warmhearted counsel of a Black father — a figure that is often caricatured in or disappeared from America’s family portraits.
—Robin Givhan, Washington Post, 20 Feb. 2024
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David Gilbert, The New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2024
Members of the press, the public and Reagan’s inner circle questioned the then-oldest president’s ability to execute the functions of his office, but their worries were mostly swept aside by warmhearted quips and political maneuvering.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 July 2024
But that is the power of Buteau’s ebullient charisma, which telegraphs to audiences that her preternatural comic rhythm and dolled-up, side-eye style of delivery are in service of being a warmhearted bestie.
—Melena Ryzik, New York Times, 27 May 2024
But for about 20 minutes, the public bore witness to the warmhearted counsel of a Black father — a figure that is often caricatured in or disappeared from America’s family portraits.
—Robin Givhan, Washington Post, 20 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warmhearted
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Now, to me the phrase means that girls just wanna be real… and vulnerable… and inclusive… and compassionate and on and on.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Grauer School’s mission is to provide a humanitarian education that helps develop compassionate citizens with the ethical and social leadership qualities necessary to make positive changes in the diverse local, national and global communities.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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Denver is experiencing slightly warmer than average temperatures for late January, but snow remains in the forecast.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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By integrating Italian fashion aesthetics with Chinese traditions, the film creates warm, relatable moments.—
WWD,
WWD,
29 Jan. 2025
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Check out our full guide on how to be kinder to yourself.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
31 Jan. 2025
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Threats to respond in kind Representatives for the Mexican and Canadian governments were not immediately available for comment when contacted by CNBC, although both nations have previously pledged to respond to tariffs with measures of their own.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2025
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Do it in person, or, if that's not possible, leave a snack on your porch or a friendly thank-you note like these neighbors did.—
Kendall Malinchock,
USA TODAY,
4 Feb. 2025
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View More Funny, cheerfully provocative, at once friendly and sharp-elbowed: That’s Smith in person, and also in her copious fictional output (13 novels and six story collections over the past 30 years).—
Adam Begley,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2025
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But what seems like a benevolent act smells a lot like a transparent bribe to purchase more U.S. defense investment.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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Belarusian news media have been spinning the pardons, which have been officially announced, though mostly without naming inmates or providing details, as a benevolent act by Mr. Lukashenko.—
Nataliya Vasilyeva,
New York Times,
24 Dec. 2024
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Samia is quick to accept the break-up, even gracious.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2025
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This is a commercial transaction, but even commercial transactions can be gracious — if everyone knows the rules and abides by them.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Jan. 2025
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The zippered vents and pockets go above standard issue thanks to their thoughtful locations: the avalanche beacon pocket is on the chest, where it can be reached if necessary, and the swing hatch panel removes the hassle of bathroom breaks.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Jan. 2025
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Balances Boundaries with Flexibility Having clear boundaries, while maintaining thoughtful flexibility, creates the ideal foundation for parenting, says Chicvak.—
Michelle Felder, LCSW,
Parents,
30 Jan. 2025
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The incident, shared in a post on Reddit this week, has left thousands of users amused—and some deeply sympathetic.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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Nor is Maud, whose emotions can be erratic, a particularly sympathetic character.—
Victoria Uren,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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