as in to inspire
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 hearten
The results heartened Democrats, who have struggled to coalesce around a unified message since Trump took office.
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Julia Manchester, The Hill, 2 Apr. 2025
The online reaction is beyond anything Kate expected, but she's been so heartened by all the love and support shown towards her little warrior.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
Even so, she was heartened by the depth and passion exhibited by many of the religious leaders in the study.
—Michael Pollan, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
While she's heartened by organizations that are upholding their commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, resisting threats from activist shareholders and the federal government, Catlin believes there's a role for individuals to play.
—Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Julia Manchester, The Hill, 2 Apr. 2025
The online reaction is beyond anything Kate expected, but she's been so heartened by all the love and support shown towards her little warrior.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
Even so, she was heartened by the depth and passion exhibited by many of the religious leaders in the study.
—Michael Pollan, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
While she's heartened by organizations that are upholding their commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, resisting threats from activist shareholders and the federal government, Catlin believes there's a role for individuals to play.
—Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hearten
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The name was inspired by the property it’s built on.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
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His 2024 album Tears on the Beach, inspired by his time on Survivor, featured collaborations between indie rockers and reality stars—pairings that included Mannequin Pussy’s Marisa Dabice with Season 45 winner Dee Valladares, and Shannon Shaw alongside Coach Benjamin Wade, a.k.a.—
Sarah Grant,
Rolling Stone,
14 July 2025
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If your plants are still fruiting towards the end of the season, cut away any small fruit and lingering flowers to encourage your plant to spend its remaining energy ripening the last few cucumbers on the vine.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
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South Bend offers a good example of how to encourage developers to address these needs, Ibrahim said.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
12 July 2025
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“Hearten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hearten. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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