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
This was the heartwarming and too-simplistic center of early Hacks.
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Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 30 May 2025
The heartwarming moment was pure magic as Rumi happily waved at the crowd and embraced her mom, before being led off stage by her older sister.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 30 Apr. 2025
There have been some tragic yet heartwarming conversations between you and June (Elisabeth Moss).
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2025
From the heartwarming moment a blind dachshund sensed his owner was home to a dog's adorable daycare photos, pet stories have been bringing delight this week.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 May 2025
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Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 30 May 2025
The heartwarming moment was pure magic as Rumi happily waved at the crowd and embraced her mom, before being led off stage by her older sister.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 30 Apr. 2025
There have been some tragic yet heartwarming conversations between you and June (Elisabeth Moss).
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2025
From the heartwarming moment a blind dachshund sensed his owner was home to a dog's adorable daycare photos, pet stories have been bringing delight this week.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartwarming
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This direct and encouraging approach can counteract any hesitancy stemming from a lack of confidence and empower women to embrace competitive opportunities.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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And he was forever struck by the example of Peter’s family encouraging and challenging him — an approach that enabled Peter to work and ski and fish and live what Reid described as a normal life.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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His research showed that the most rewarding activities are often preceded by resistance.—
Jason Snyder,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Learning how to make sourdough is a skill that's both rewarding and delicious.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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Vi believes that one of the most important ways to live a better and more fulfilling retirement is by aging well.—
Advertorial,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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Want a new career that’s higher-paying, more flexible or fulfilling?—
Ernestine Siu,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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The husband greeted Qasem Hassan with a warm smile.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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These warm doors can accelerate growth, shorten sales cycles and unlock strategic opportunities that cold outreach or paid ads rarely can.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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Yo La Tengo’s 1997 feedback-guitar version is one of the most loving Beach Boys tributes.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2025
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This is a group of people who have welcomed her in like family and are very loving to Tina and kind to her.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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For years, CFOs and CEOs have prioritized direct-response marketing; performance-driven, ROI-measurable and instantly gratifying, while questioning the value of brand marketing, often dismissed as fuzzy, slow or unnecessary.—
Miri Patrenko Laufer,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Meeting people in person is the most impactful, effective and gratifying way to do it.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 June 2025
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“Heartwarming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartwarming. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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