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verb

present participle of hearten

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartening
Adjective
  • New studies presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, or ASCO, in the last few days offer promising findings for both pharmaceutical and lifestyle interventions, including the impact of diet and exercise.
    Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 1 June 2025
  • No one would dare predict that an American man is going to be lifting the Coupe des Mousquetaires June 8, but the current generation of American twenty-somethings is still taking promising baby steps in the City of Light.
    Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 1 June 2025
Adjective
  • This is an encouraging sign that generative AI and large language models (LLMs) provide a potential facility for adequately performing mental health therapy.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
  • Yankees general manager Brian Cashman provided an encouraging update on Giancarlo Stanton, who is recovering from tennis elbow in both elbows.
    James O'Connell, Hartford Courant, 25 May 2025
Adjective
  • And to make matters even more favorable for Indiana, the Knicks looked a little worn out.
    Shakeia Taylor, New York Times, 22 May 2025
  • The pressure to deliver favorable outcomes for clients can lead to chronic stress and anxiety.
    Raquel Gomes, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Verb
  • The Argentine manager is celebrated for creating and inspiring strong groups at Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur.
    Paul Tenorio, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
  • This provides visibility and recognition for women’s contributions while showcasing their achievements and inspiring others.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • But for those with the skill and will to change theirs, the weather looks much brighter.
    John Readman, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
  • But when done right, the whole room can seem brighter and more spacious.
    Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 21 May 2025
Adjective
  • Zscaler’s earnings come as a hopeful sign for a cybersecurity industry that has shown some pockets of weakness in a volatile macroeconomic environment.
    Samantha Subin, CNBC, 30 May 2025
  • Wong, who knows something about the power of young musicians to change the world, is hopeful.
    Jim Ruland, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
Adjective
  • Yet Hudson remains optimistic that some new fund managers will have longevity.
    Bloomberg, Mercury News, 22 May 2025
  • Still, Smith is optimistic about the team’s outlook.
    Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 22 May 2025
Adjective
  • The twists in store are gratifying and worth experiencing blind.
    Blake Simons, IndieWire, 23 May 2025
  • This year is easily the most gratifying (of the three-peat).
    Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 17 May 2025
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“Heartening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartening. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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