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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2
as in intensity
depth of feeling
I was surprised by the warmth of the greeting
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Recent Examples of warmth
Friday is likely to break the weeklong cloudy and rainy weather with sun and warmth predicted to peak at around 90.
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Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 18 June 2025
In the half-light, the combination of natural stones reclaimed Chinese ceramic roof tiles, opaque glass bricks, and steel – including the ceiling made up of metal sheets – creates a unique interplay of warmth, coolness, and neutrality.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
Thoughtfully designed with warmth and character, the home’s arts and crafts-style architecture, or craftsman style, boasts quality construction materials and handcrafted details.
—Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2025
The experience of caring for another living creature has been found to soften inmates’ anger, allowing some to experience warmth and affection for the first time in their lives.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 8 June 2025
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Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 18 June 2025
In the half-light, the combination of natural stones reclaimed Chinese ceramic roof tiles, opaque glass bricks, and steel – including the ceiling made up of metal sheets – creates a unique interplay of warmth, coolness, and neutrality.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
Thoughtfully designed with warmth and character, the home’s arts and crafts-style architecture, or craftsman style, boasts quality construction materials and handcrafted details.
—Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2025
The experience of caring for another living creature has been found to soften inmates’ anger, allowing some to experience warmth and affection for the first time in their lives.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warmth
Noun
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The intensity extended to the coaching staff: Canales showed up to last Wednesday’s media session with a raspy voice.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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As the back-and-forth between Israel and Iran picks up in its intensity, with no end in sight, is there any way to de-escalate tensions in the Mideast before the situation worsens?—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
15 June 2025
Noun
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As the moon and stars light the night, the fabric and tiny mirrors will provide a magical glow to the ralli design. SR: Does ralli-making have a cultural connotation other than its usage as a quilt? PS: There are deep cultural meanings to ralli-making.—
Sonya Rehman,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Essie Penny Talk $10 at Amazon $13 $10 at Walmart $10 at Ulta There's a metallic for every season, and summertime calls for a rose gold shade that mimics a sunset glow.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
12 June 2025
Noun
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With enthusiasm building among opponents of the Iranian government, analysts and former officials are treating with caution speculation of an insurrection capable of actually ousting the country's leadership.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
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However, their fresh perspective, general enthusiasm and tech fluency can be superpowers that breathe new life into an organization.—
Jill Shedek,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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This represents the triumph of emotion over legal reasoning.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2025
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The teams don’t play each other again until August, so there’s plenty of time for emotions to cool.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
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Imagine telling any of the women in that hairdressers shop that art should be untouched by national and political passion, particularly in time of war.—
Kamila Shamsie
June 20,
Literary Hub,
20 June 2025
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Dear Abby: In the four years my husband and I have been married, his distaste for the LGBTQ community has grown into a passion.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
19 June 2025
Noun
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Overexposure can cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can lead to heat stroke.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
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Greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide build up in the atmosphere, trapping heat and causing global warming.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
13 June 2025
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“Warmth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warmth. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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