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
Watch the full recipe unfold in this heartwarming moment of love and tradition!
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Essence, 30 May 2025
The tribute featured a series of all black and white photos, alongside a heartwarming message.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 28 May 2025
The heartwarming moment a dog was reunited with her sister after a year apart has gone viral online, and a twist of fate means there will be many more meetups from now on.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 June 2025
In April, the Prince and Princess of Wales shared a heartwarming photo of their pet, Orla, on National Pet Day.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 21 June 2025
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Essence, 30 May 2025
The tribute featured a series of all black and white photos, alongside a heartwarming message.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 28 May 2025
The heartwarming moment a dog was reunited with her sister after a year apart has gone viral online, and a twist of fate means there will be many more meetups from now on.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 June 2025
In April, the Prince and Princess of Wales shared a heartwarming photo of their pet, Orla, on National Pet Day.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartwarming
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The 5-foot-11, 191-pound former standout at Jacksonville’s Bartram Trail underwent offseason foot surgery in the spring, but a 3-tackle effort in the spring game was encouraging.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 July 2025
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The jury is out on 2024 first-rounder Hagen Smith but signs are encouraging.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Traveling with pets can be rewarding, but requires careful planning and consideration for their safety and comfort.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
9 July 2025
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Learning New Skills That Are Hot Enriching yourself with new skills is always worth it, but focusing on hot skills is even more rewarding.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Ultimately, giving a good toast can be a powerful and fulfilling experience, transforming a potentially awkward obligation into a heartfelt tribute.—
Matt Abrahams,
Time,
12 July 2025
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Creating your own worlds and stories is always so much more fulfilling.—
Erik Pedersen,
Oc Register,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Although, the ear pads can get sweaty in warm weather and aren’t user-replaceable.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Lots of natural light and warm, muted color palettes make your spaces feel comforting and inviting, just like our favorite housekeeper.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 2025
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More from Think Texas: 'Loyal and loving native son': Ben Johnson writes compelling yet critical history of Texas The Runaway Scrape set the mold.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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The actress not only received laughs as the loving and witty wife of her husband, George, but also made television history.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
2 July 2025
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For a pitcher who has largely been spoken about as someone who could be capable of emerging as an ace or as someone with that kind of potential, Crochet said it’s been gratifying to step up and actually do it.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
11 July 2025
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Being a visible senior leader of your company can be immensely gratifying.—
Adam Jackson,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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“Heartwarming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartwarming. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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