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as in fervent
characterized by unqualified enthusiasm
his decision to marry at long last has the whole family's hearty approval
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as in healthy
enjoying health and vigor
you're looking really hearty after that month in the clear mountain air!
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as in warm
having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest
the mayor gave the assembled volunteers his hearty thanks for their restoration of the bandstand on the town square
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as in strong
not showing weakness or uncertainty
gave the reins a hearty tug but the horse wouldn't budge
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as in sailor
one who operates or navigates a seagoing vessel
gather round me hearties, and I'll tell you a sea tale that'll shiver your timbers for sure
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Recent Examples of hearty
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
1 July 2026
Add a little Southwest flair to your table with this hearty dish that has roots in the Lone Star State.
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Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
The song is propelled by Rodgers’s silvery guitar chatter; the lyrics swerve between party-hearty slogans and spiritual woo-woo.
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New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Starting your day with a hearty bowl of oatmeal is a great way to gain all the benefits of oats, one of nature's healthiest whole grains.
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Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
1 July 2026
Add a little Southwest flair to your table with this hearty dish that has roots in the Lone Star State.
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Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
Noun
On the way to save her beloved canine buddy Krypto, the party-hearty but tortured Supergirl teams up with a vengeful youngster (Ruthye Marye Knoll) and a rambunctious intergalactic bounty hunter (Jason Momoa).
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Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
The song is propelled by Rodgers’s silvery guitar chatter; the lyrics swerve between party-hearty slogans and spiritual woo-woo.
—
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hearty
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Goldberg, a fervent fan of the Boys in Blue, is the founder of the Echo Park Spiritual Outreach community, Nefesh.
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Rivaling artificial intelligence super PACs are seeking to affect the candidacy of Alex Bores, a New York state Assemblyman, who has been a fervent supporter of AI regulations.
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Pomegranates also contain vitamin K and folate, which can help support healthy blood clotting and cell growth, respectively.
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The indexes are sitting on healthy gains for the year despite a slight pullback in June.
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Goodson explains that pomegranates thrive in warm climates and are widely enjoyed around the world.
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Mallorca In fall, the crowds in Mallorca dissipate, the sea stays warm, and the impossible restaurant reservation opens up.
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Beyond California, scientists are raising alarms over the planet’s warming oceans, which — coupled with a strong El Niño — could increase temperatures for land dwellers in the coming weeks.
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Weather aside, Fall/Winter 2026 Haute Couture Week, running from July 6 to 9, will feature shows from 30 houses, compared with FW25’s 27-strong line-up.
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The black-and-white snapshots of sailors hoisting lines on deck look similar to the modern scenes still playing out today.
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There may not be quite as many small-time sailors in the harbor this time, owing to the rigidity that has become inevitable since the 9/11 attacks, but plenty of weekend captains will make their way here.
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China, the world's top crude importer, has not been particularly enthusiastic about purchasing Iranian oil, despite traditionally being the main buyer of the country's energy.
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None of these kids sits at the top of the Australian rankings, but behind them is a team of enthusiastic parents who formed a non-profit – Red Dirt Australian Rodeo – to raise money for the trip.
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When complaint becomes habitual, one’s attention might automatically drift toward problems; the neural path is well trod.
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When South Africa’s Teboho Mokoena blasted home a penalty that leveled things in the 83rd minute and Mercedes-Benz Stadium erupted at an ear-splitting decibel level, any thoughts of The Wave were well and truly forgotten.
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Prior to the game, both players said Sutter Health Park had lived up to its reputation as a hitter-friendly ballpark.
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Alarmed by an avalanche of high-density development projects prompted by a developer-friendly state law, Miami commissioners have ordered the city attorney to look into challenging the controversial legislation.
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“Hearty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hearty. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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