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to fill with courage or strength of purpose
thinking we were hopelessly lost, we were heartened by the sight of a familiar farmhouse
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Recent Examples of heartened
James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
Some observers are heartened that such a varied set of interests could find common ground.
—Christine Ro, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Reed said he has been heartened to see improvements in the system and believes the power of the Community Justice Council meetings lies in empowering people by giving them a better understanding of the system.
—Eva Wen, Journal Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
Many observers in Europe and the United States seemed heartened by the incoming president, who presented himself as a fresh, youthful leader who might usher in a more progressive, moderate regime.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
Darling remembers her two kids running around the field the day it was dedicated, being both heartened and heartbroken.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 7 Dec. 2024
Scholars and practitioners such as myself who have visited the country recently are heartened by progress at multiple levels but there is no room for complacency.
—Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Still, Richardson said he is heartened with the clearance for the shoulder.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2024
Cramer was also heartened by Wells Fargo’s positive commentary about the broader economy.
—Julie Coleman, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2024
Verb
Publication of the poll in the week before the election heartened Democrats as a potential sign that Harris had momentum, not just in Iowa, but potentially in other crucial Midwestern battleground states.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
Some observers are heartened that such a varied set of interests could find common ground.
—Christine Ro, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Reed said he has been heartened to see improvements in the system and believes the power of the Community Justice Council meetings lies in empowering people by giving them a better understanding of the system.
—Eva Wen, Journal Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
Many observers in Europe and the United States seemed heartened by the incoming president, who presented himself as a fresh, youthful leader who might usher in a more progressive, moderate regime.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
Darling remembers her two kids running around the field the day it was dedicated, being both heartened and heartbroken.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 7 Dec. 2024
Scholars and practitioners such as myself who have visited the country recently are heartened by progress at multiple levels but there is no room for complacency.
—Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Still, Richardson said he is heartened with the clearance for the shoulder.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2024
Cramer was also heartened by Wells Fargo’s positive commentary about the broader economy.
—Julie Coleman, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartened
Verb
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The Year of Return also encouraged tourism and cultural connections between the African diaspora and Ghana.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
Journal Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Customers are encouraged to check with their local store for specific hours of operation.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
The Arizona Republic,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Hailey's husband Justin Bieber, were attending their pal Lauren Perez's bowling birthday party at Lucky Strike Beverly Hills at the Beverly Center, which may have inspired their boxy attire.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
6 Jan. 2025
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Though her innovations inspired a movement in young children’s learning, Montessori saw her work more simply.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The 5-foot-10 Olympic medalist carries herself with poise, unafraid to take up space on – and off – the rugby field.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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As luxury fashion began to tilt toward flamboyance and logo-happy flash, the Meiers were unafraid to show something as stark as pencil-straight dark trousers with a white button-up.—
Jacob Gallagher,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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An emboldened Trump is leaning into his instincts on every front.—
Axios,
Axios,
11 Mar. 2025
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The emboldened industry said it was unfairly treated by the Biden administration and helped Trump and other Republicans score wins in the last election.—
Alan Suderman,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The actor has also emerged as a brave and outspoken advocate against harassment in the film industry, delivering a message that has served as an example and source of encouragement for many other women in the industry.—
The Glamour editors,
Glamour,
8 Mar. 2025
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That was incredibly brave of your brother and now sister-in-law.—
Taylor Mims,
Billboard,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Advocates of interplanetary exploration seem undaunted.—
Dhruv Khullar,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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But Georgia’s would-be autocrats appear to be undaunted.—
Anthony Borden,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Von Blasingame died on Jan. 18, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease and dementia, his family said.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2025
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The book’s premise revolves around Zachary, a courageous eight-year-old diagnosed with a terminal pediatric cancer, who has an enlightening dream where God approaches him with a mission.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The rest of the episode shows the Current’s valiant efforts despite the loss in the NWSL semifinals against Orlando.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2025
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Among the many tributes her colleagues pay her valiant war effort, there is one that screams from the pages of her book.—
Bob Kustra,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Heartened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartened. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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