as in comforting
making one feel good inside
the overdue change to warm, sunny weather is gladdening
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as in pleasing
to give satisfaction to
it would gladden me to hear you sing again
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gladdening
Verb
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Turn French toast into a crowd-pleasing casserole in this easy to make casserole that even the kids can help prepare.—
Krissy Tiglias,
Southern Living,
3 Jan. 2025 -
Transform olive oil and herbs into a company-pleasing bread dipping oil in five minutes or less.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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For this sector, White House statements have been encouraging.—
Lydia DePillis,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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This optimism is encouraging but is tempered by a consensus that to deliver on its transformational potential, AI must be implemented in a responsible and thoughtful manner – 97.5% of executives believe that responsible AI safeguards and guardrails for governing AI must be in place.—
Randy Bean,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Balancing Innovation With Care Standards Driving innovation in healthcare is a complex but rewarding endeavor.—
Jacob Kupietzky,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Very little in Korean society seems to give young people the impression that child rearing might be rewarding or delightful.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The successful outcome for Perpetua Resources is especially impressive given the complex nature of the federal, state, and local permitting process, as well as the work involved in satisfying the concerns of local communities and the Nez Perz Tribe.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Employees who cultivate relationships at work have a more fun and satisfying experience.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Was King Crimson a more fulfilling experience for you?—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
19 Feb. 2025
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Ensuring yours are ready for your next adventure could be the difference between having a fulfilling trip and spending more time thinking about your aches and pains than the scenery.—
Adam Roy,
Outside Online,
9 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Even entry-level veranda suites feel spacious and offer amenities like walk-in closets, warming cupboards for wet suits or polar attire, and personalized bars.—
Janice Wald Henderson,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Dec. 2024
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This fast recovery was likely aided by volcanic emissions acting like greenhouse gases rapidly warming the planet.—
David Bressan,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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As a parent, there’s nothing more gratifying than realizing your child is maturing and developing the ability to put themselves in other people’s shoes.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
19 Feb. 2025
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Indulgence will be particularly gratifying, just be mindful not to overdo it!—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
16 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Research has also shown that the site was used for feasting and acted as a burial ground for locals and others further afield (like from Wales).—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Dec. 2024
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Louis spotted three lion cubs, only 18 months old, feasting on a Bushbuck.—
Lucy Edwards,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Dec. 2024
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“Gladdening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gladdening. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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