feel-good
adjective
1
: relating to or promoting an often specious sense of satisfaction or well-being
a feel-good reform program that makes no changes
2
: cheerfully sentimental
a feel-good movie
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This recent reunion saw the pair once again delighting WWE fans, this time largely as babyfaces, culminating in a feel-good moment at WrestleMania 40 in April 2024.
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Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
Columbus Blue Jackets Columbus was one of the biggest feel-good stories of the season, pushing to within two points of making the playoffs despite a roster barely above the floor and after dealing with an unthinkable tragedy in the death of Johnny Gaudreau.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 2 June 2025
The strange turn of events surrounding Barrett’s disqualification marred what had been a feel-good story.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 2 June 2025
With pro partner Jenna Johnson choreographing high-energy, refined routines, the former tennis instructor gave viewers at home a feel-good arc of growth while always keeping a good-sport attitude.
—Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 1 June 2025
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Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
Columbus Blue Jackets Columbus was one of the biggest feel-good stories of the season, pushing to within two points of making the playoffs despite a roster barely above the floor and after dealing with an unthinkable tragedy in the death of Johnny Gaudreau.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 2 June 2025
The strange turn of events surrounding Barrett’s disqualification marred what had been a feel-good story.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 2 June 2025
With pro partner Jenna Johnson choreographing high-energy, refined routines, the former tennis instructor gave viewers at home a feel-good arc of growth while always keeping a good-sport attitude.
—Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 1 June 2025
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“Feel-good.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feel-good. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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