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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
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Customers are encouraged to check Rite Aid's website for holiday store hours.Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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Customers are encouraged to contact their local store for specific holiday hours.Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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In December 1984, that old piano, which barely fit into the living room of a cottage on Shady Glade Court in the Rosedale neighborhood, inspired a 40-year-old tradition.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
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This ignited Jaber’s confidence and inspired him to engage more deeply with Israeli society.Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The most direct one is to have an owner unafraid to spend hundreds of millions of dollars per annum on player salary.Tony Blengino, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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That was the Yankee way, throwing money at every big-name free agent and being unafraid to build the best team money can buy.Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Retailers importing the goods will increase the price to absorb the cost of the tariff, however, domestic producers, who aren’t impacted by the tariffs, will feel emboldened and may raise their prices too.DeArbea Walker, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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And – and to the point that Jonathan's making, the Trump campaign does feel emboldened right now.NBC News, NBC News, 27 Oct. 2024
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Even Zelensky, who has put on a brave face for his people from the very moment the war began, is dropping some of his maximalist demands.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Without brave leadership, however, Israel’s opportunity could slip away.Amos Yadlin, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
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Yet despite some turbulent times, the sector’s big hitter seems to keep marching on, with Dollar General pledging to push forward with its ambitious expansion program in the coming year, undaunted by consumer uncertainty, inflationary fears and even the odd hurricane or two.Mark Faithfull, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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British carmaker Jaguar is undaunted by the criticism its recent rebranding campaign generated.Robert Ferris, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2024
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There are so many things that are special and unique and powerful and resilient and courageous about us.Essence, Essence, 27 Dec. 2024
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Vincent has been courageous and consistent in his reckoning with his country as both must and adversary.Steven Vargas, ARTnews.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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Time also alluded to Hannegan’s lack of experience, and his valiant efforts to correct for it.Joseph Thorndike, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Their defense, led by Roquan Smith and Marlon Humphrey, delivered a valiant effort against one of the league’s best teams but could not smother Saquon Barkley forever.Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Heartened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartened. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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