1
as in warmness
the quality or state of being moderate in temperature
the cozy warmth of the inn's parlor was a welcome relief from the wintry weather outside
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as in intensity
depth of feeling
I was surprised by the warmth of the greeting
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Recent Examples of warmth
The warmth and premature melt mean the state’s forests will dry out a month or more earlier than usual, Gleick said, which increases the risk of wildfires.
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Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Brandy, 47, then praised the EGOT-winning Hollywood staple for her warmth on the set of Cinderella.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Apr. 2026
Spring's warmth is settling in across southern Michigan, and hummingbirds will soon be flitting about the state.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 31 Mar. 2026
The combination of warmth, darkness and water noise may be doing more than any one element alone.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
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Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Brandy, 47, then praised the EGOT-winning Hollywood staple for her warmth on the set of Cinderella.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Apr. 2026
Spring's warmth is settling in across southern Michigan, and hummingbirds will soon be flitting about the state.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 31 Mar. 2026
The combination of warmth, darkness and water noise may be doing more than any one element alone.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warmth
Noun
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Even the language used in the show reflects the warmness of the local language.—
Keyaira Boone,
Essence,
13 Nov. 2025
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There was always a warmness, there was always a laughter, there was always a family feel.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Several hundred meters away, at the Cheonggyecheon stream, levels still hovered between 70 and 80 decibels—the intensity of a busy street or a vacuum cleaner.—
Yook JiHun,
Popular Science,
26 Mar. 2026
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Redick shouted out Bronny James for his efforts against Indiana after the game, lauding his defensive intensity – often being switched onto Pacers All-Star forward Pascal Siakam, and holding his own – along with a late mid-range jumper that quelled concerns of a once-improbable Indiana comeback.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Several years ago, the annual Ultra Music Festival moved into Bayside, introducing the waterfront green to electronica-loving fans in day-glow outfits.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Even one rainy or windy day can bring a swift end to the ephemeral light pink glow along the Tidal Basin and other sites throughout the city, jettisoning the petals altogether.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales is known for his enthusiasm and optimism.—
Mike Kaye
April 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Despite the previous delays for Artemis II, enthusiasm remains high.—
Christiana Freitag,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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An assembly of planets in Aries moves through your twelfth house, stirring emotions behind the scenes and asking for careful tending.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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At Gardner Elementary, one of the schools set to close, students and parents described a day filled with uncertainty and emotion.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Let that passion carry you through the busier stretches.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Family comes first, and mom leads the way for the Carusos, and their passion is Chicago's famous signature condiment, giardiniera.—
Edie Kasten,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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In the West, a smothering heat dome moved east after almost two weeks of record March temperatures; four spots in Arizona and California hit 112 degrees, and dozens of locations set heat records all the way to Pennsylvania and South Carolina.—
Robert Abitbol,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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This activity likely took the form of outgassing jets—as the comet approached the sun, the star’s heat would have caused frozen ices to become gas.—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Warmth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warmth. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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