as in comforting
making one feel good inside
Sarah was deeply touched by the heartwarming welcome she received from her relatives in Israel
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Recent Examples of heartwarming
The heartwarming moment quickly gained traction online, earning 26,500 likes and 113,300 views on TikTok.
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Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
The story, told from Austin's perspective, focuses on how his parents met, his birth, and his childhood through a heartwarming and relatable look at a family's ups and downs.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 18 Feb. 2025
The most heartwarming moment comes when Jack and Will, learning that gay couples are banned from dancing at the country club, decide to dance in protest, inspiring a lesbian couple to do the same.
—Marianne Eloise, Vulture, 6 Feb. 2025
This was the heartwarming moment an elderly couple was finally reunited with their beloved Labrador, eight years after she was stolen from their backyard.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
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Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
The story, told from Austin's perspective, focuses on how his parents met, his birth, and his childhood through a heartwarming and relatable look at a family's ups and downs.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 18 Feb. 2025
The most heartwarming moment comes when Jack and Will, learning that gay couples are banned from dancing at the country club, decide to dance in protest, inspiring a lesbian couple to do the same.
—Marianne Eloise, Vulture, 6 Feb. 2025
This was the heartwarming moment an elderly couple was finally reunited with their beloved Labrador, eight years after she was stolen from their backyard.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartwarming
Adjective
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Winning five of their first six games post-break is encouraging.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Keep reinforcing the positive and encouraging patience.—
Harriette Cole,
The Mercury News,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Balancing Innovation With Care Standards Driving innovation in healthcare is a complex but rewarding endeavor.—
Jacob Kupietzky,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Very little in Korean society seems to give young people the impression that child rearing might be rewarding or delightful.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Not to mention invigorating, rewarding and extremely fulfilling.—
Todd Villeneuve,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Personally, being a girl dad has been the most fulfilling feeling.—
Julie Jordan,
People.com,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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However, the Tigers seem to have set themselves up for warmer days ahead.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2025
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Cover and let rise in a warm place (75°F to 80°F) until doubled in size, about 1 hour.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Even if your partner is loving and dependable, trust requires vulnerability.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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As far as Rich, 71, is concerned, Brock hasn't strayed far from his always complicated, but loving, blended family.—
Sabienna Bowman,
People.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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For Eichel, to have won a Cup, to be in the middle of a Hart and potentially Selke Trophy-type season, to be the No. 1 center heading into 4 Nations, is gratifying, especially because standing up for himself triggered the trade that led to all of this.—
Michael Russo,
The Athletic,
12 Feb. 2025
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The most gratifying elements of venturing into skincare, to Curry, are experiencing the brand’s efficacy in real time and having the ability to integrate cultural storytelling into skincare.—
Essence,
Essence,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Heartwarming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartwarming. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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