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
Opt for the chunkier red velvet version for a festive, heartwarming touch.
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Annie Blackman, Allure, 24 Jan. 2025
But in a Christmas miracle, Athena returned home on Christmas Eve, and the heartwarming moment was caught on camera.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Yet the first encounters were surprisingly heartwarming and playful.
—Jianqing Chen, The Conversation, 19 Jan. 2025
The video, filmed in Nashville, Tennessee, reveals a heartwarming display of feline determination and charm.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for heartwarming 
Annie Blackman, Allure, 24 Jan. 2025
But in a Christmas miracle, Athena returned home on Christmas Eve, and the heartwarming moment was caught on camera.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Yet the first encounters were surprisingly heartwarming and playful.
—Jianqing Chen, The Conversation, 19 Jan. 2025
The video, filmed in Nashville, Tennessee, reveals a heartwarming display of feline determination and charm.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for heartwarming
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartwarming
Adjective
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For Max, the Nielsen shoutout is an encouraging sign.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2025
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The stock is also trading above all its important moving averages, which is also an encouraging sign.—
Adam Sarhan,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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And many presidents mentioned the uniquely rewarding aspects of being leaders in higher education in reflective discussions throughout the Summit.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
TIME,
4 Feb. 2025
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It’s been an incredibly rewarding journey, filled with collaboration, creativity, and fresh insights.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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For aspiring leaders, identifying the right opportunities and equipping themselves with the tools to navigate these challenges is the key to building a fulfilling and impactful career.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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That reciprocal creativity and support has been one of my life's greatest and most fulfilling gifts.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Teammate Fede Redondo expects a warmer reception than what Messi got last week in Las Vegas from the Mexican fans in attendance.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2025
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By integrating Italian fashion aesthetics with Chinese traditions, the film creates warm, relatable moments.—
WWD,
WWD,
29 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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In that short time, your brain gets a chance to cool down, shift out of a reactive mode, and engage with your partner in a more thoughtful and loving way.—
Jourdan Travers, Contributor,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2025
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Zhou was the epitome of a kind, loving and compassionate gentleman, in addition to his academic drive, Barker Little wrote.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
31 Jan. 2025
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That to me is so gratifying, seeing a whole new generation of young women finding their way.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
21 Jan. 2025
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Such questions do not accompany the reelected incumbents, no matter how gratifying reelection and the continuation in power may be at the time.—
Ron Elving,
NPR,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Heartwarming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartwarming. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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