1
as in compassionate
having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others
a warmhearted, understanding pastor from whom many sought guidance
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as in warm
having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest
a warmhearted welcome from the staff on my first day at work
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Recent Examples of warmhearted
Maybe my family back in Paris is warmhearted and expressive, poets and painters and singers who are familiar with wrong turns, their sense of direction a disaster.
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David Gilbert, The New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2024
Members of the press, the public and Reagan’s inner circle questioned the then-oldest president’s ability to execute the functions of his office, but their worries were mostly swept aside by warmhearted quips and political maneuvering.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 July 2024
But that is the power of Buteau’s ebullient charisma, which telegraphs to audiences that her preternatural comic rhythm and dolled-up, side-eye style of delivery are in service of being a warmhearted bestie.
—Melena Ryzik, New York Times, 27 May 2024
But for about 20 minutes, the public bore witness to the warmhearted counsel of a Black father — a figure that is often caricatured in or disappeared from America’s family portraits.
—Robin Givhan, Washington Post, 20 Feb. 2024
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David Gilbert, The New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2024
Members of the press, the public and Reagan’s inner circle questioned the then-oldest president’s ability to execute the functions of his office, but their worries were mostly swept aside by warmhearted quips and political maneuvering.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 July 2024
But that is the power of Buteau’s ebullient charisma, which telegraphs to audiences that her preternatural comic rhythm and dolled-up, side-eye style of delivery are in service of being a warmhearted bestie.
—Melena Ryzik, New York Times, 27 May 2024
But for about 20 minutes, the public bore witness to the warmhearted counsel of a Black father — a figure that is often caricatured in or disappeared from America’s family portraits.
—Robin Givhan, Washington Post, 20 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warmhearted
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Even with their flaws and subjectivities, human therapists are equipped to hold a compassionate, adaptive space that AI currently can’t replicate.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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June's story serves as a reminder of the dedication required to rescue and rehabilitate homeless animals, as well as the impact of compassionate individuals willing to go the extra mile.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
19 Feb. 2025
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Alternatively, warm your hands with the electric fireplace while catching a flick on the smart TV to enjoy in the winter months, as well as many cross-country skiing trails nearby.—
Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
22 Feb. 2025
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In winter, your mid layers might be something like a 300-weight fleece jacket paired with a much warmer puffer.—
Scott Gilbertson,
WIRED,
22 Feb. 2025
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Rublev has tended to find being kind to himself difficult.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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The conflicts unleashed by these regional allies have not been particularly kind to the Iranian leadership.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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But even that, an idea borrowed from other states, the federal government and even the city of Chicago, failed to get traction, another example of lawmakers and friendly lobbyists showing little appetite for changing how Springfield does business.—
Megan Crepeau,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
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The 20-year-old was called up to the Trinidad & Tobago national team in December for a friendly against Saudi Arabia.—
Braidon Nourse,
The Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2025
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Centuries ago, the seemingly benevolent alien race Oankali intervened in humanity's fateful hours, saving the remaining survivors and putting them in a deep sleep aboard their spaceship.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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The June Foray Award for significant and benevolent impact was given to the non-profit organization Women in Animation for its work advocating for gender equality and inclusion in the industry.—
Terry Flores,
Variety,
9 Feb. 2025
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But each woman who was so gracious to spend time speaking with me is someone whose films have moved me.—
Marya E. Gates,
IndieWire,
19 Feb. 2025
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Darvish was gracious when asked about Gurriel’s gesture at the time.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
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That didn’t stop Durant from considering each question before providing a thoughtful answer.—
Darnell Mayberry,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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Finally, Montgomery appear as Hillary, a thoughtful woman who longs for justice, according to Deadline.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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No doubt the many sympathetic replies that came her way were sincere.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2025
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Karin’s a sympathetic reader, and less easily shocked than Johanna’s mom, Kristin (Ane Dahl Torp), with whom she feels compelled to share the novella-like work.—
Nicolas Rapold,
Deadline,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Warmhearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warmhearted. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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