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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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The oversized cut is roomy and menswear-inspired, with cuff buttons, flap pockets, and shoulder pads.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2025
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The timing - and the kits themselves - were inspired by a survey Halo Top conducted.—
Jeanette Hurt,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The league is unafraid to try anything to enhance the telecast, or tweak the rules of the game.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Jan. 2025
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Celebrities have been unafraid to show some skin, and Jennie’s styling of the cape—worn without a top underneath, safe for a tasteful body chain—nodded to the trend in an elegant way, especially when styled with black dress pants.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But what bothered Saleh the most was the emboldened behavior of the officers who came into his store unannounced, searched his store without his permission and then hauled his employees away in the middle of their shifts.—
JULIE K. BROWN,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2025
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California still isn’t a fan, and an emboldened Trump doesn’t give California a cent of federal aid.—
Dr. Alex Gold,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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His condition was touch and go, but this brave boy refused to give up.—
TJ Macias,
Kansas City Star,
31 Jan. 2025
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The Trump Administration will not tie the hands of our brave law enforcement and instead trusts them to use common sense.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The Mets seemed undaunted and solved another Dodgers bullpen game, taking a 7-3, Game 2 win after jumping out to an early 6-0 lead.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
15 Oct. 2024
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Months after conservative blowback led to hundreds of thousands of dollars in lost donations, the organizer remains undaunted and ready to quadruple her impact.—
Eva Reign,
Them,
24 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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Allowing those convicted of these crimes to be released early diminishes accountability and devalues the sacrifices made by courageous law enforcement officers and their families.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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For example, a person might intend to be courageous (cognition), but fear (affect) and a fight-or-flight response (physiology) can hinder action (behavior).—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Despite a valiant effort from Dustin, who hit a Final Cut on Cody for a near-fall, Cody fought back with a Disaster Kick and a Cross Rhodes, only for Dustin to kick out.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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An animal rescue in Florida has saved nearly 80 dogs from the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires and freezing weather in Texas in a valiant effort that saw their team drive across the country to help find the pups a better home.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Heartened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartened. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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