as in encouraged
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
Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
We are heartened by the number of New Mexicans getting vaccinated in response to this outbreak.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
And she is heartened by the outpouring of support for Mel and the concern for Belinda’s fate.
—Phoebe Reilly, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2025
We are heartened to hear from the White House that no decision has been made, because reversing protections now would send a troubling message about America's commitment to those seeking safety from conflict.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
The square erupted in applause upon hearing Francis’ words, heartened to hear his voice.
—Edward Szekeres, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025
Gillespie is hopeful that more homeowners will recognize the urgency, but said he is heartened that in just the last month, almost 300 homeowners have requested evaluations of their property, including assessments of vulnerabilities.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Orange County Register, 27 Feb. 2025
In these challenging times of rapid change, I am heartened to know that dedicated individuals are stepping up to chart a course for the future of education R&D.
—Sara Schapiro, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
But, despite Newcastle’s woeful records at each, supporters can definitely be heartened by this team’s enviable ability to confound their own club’s history.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
Soon, Anderson was heartened by a check for $5,000 from Point, a Wisconsin brewery and Kohola collaborator, Then came offers from Kona Brewing and Maui’s Wailea resort.
—Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
We are heartened by the number of New Mexicans getting vaccinated in response to this outbreak.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
And she is heartened by the outpouring of support for Mel and the concern for Belinda’s fate.
—Phoebe Reilly, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2025
We are heartened to hear from the White House that no decision has been made, because reversing protections now would send a troubling message about America's commitment to those seeking safety from conflict.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
The square erupted in applause upon hearing Francis’ words, heartened to hear his voice.
—Edward Szekeres, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025
Gillespie is hopeful that more homeowners will recognize the urgency, but said he is heartened that in just the last month, almost 300 homeowners have requested evaluations of their property, including assessments of vulnerabilities.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Orange County Register, 27 Feb. 2025
In these challenging times of rapid change, I am heartened to know that dedicated individuals are stepping up to chart a course for the future of education R&D.
—Sara Schapiro, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
But, despite Newcastle’s woeful records at each, supporters can definitely be heartened by this team’s enviable ability to confound their own club’s history.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartened
Verb
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The party has dismissed the raucous town halls in conservative districts as the work of liberal activist groups, which have encouraged people to flood public forums in an attempt to highlight frustrations with the administration.—
Riley Beggin,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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Before the Democratic National Convention in 1912, McCombs encouraged prominent journalists and editors to write articles supportive of Wilson's nomination.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Take a dive into the deep end, and keep scrolling to shop more one-piece bathing suits inspired by Kate Hudson now.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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We get inspired, we get motivated, then there’s a [backlash], and the pendulum swings the other way.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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School curricula must be honest, inclusive and unafraid of difficult truths.—
Linda Ambrus Broenniman,
Baltimore Sun,
3 July 2025
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Across our diverse faith traditions, we are called to be strong, faithful, and unafraid — to have courage.—
Simone Talma Flowers,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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Men become more emboldened and experimental in their dress.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Rolling out 152 years after the turbulent events of Season 2, this expansive run continues the noble efforts of an emboldened band of exiles on their exhausting quest to save humanity and restore civilization after the inevitable fall of the Galactic Empire.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
11 June 2025
Adjective
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These brave men and women conducting rescue operations have saved many people but sadly, there have also been at least 50 fatalities reported, including 15 children as of Saturday night.—
Rebecca Angel Baer,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
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Create Brave Spaces Many have heard of safe spaces – where people feel protected and comfortable being themselves – but brave spaces take this to the next level.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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Consider the courage of a 12-year-old cheerleader who wears a rigid brace to school for an entire year, undaunted by its physical and social demands.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Although ProPublica is undaunted by stories that take time and, yes, money — see recent reporting by reporters Josh Kaplan and Brett Murphy from Gambia, for example — Davis first needed to prove to editors that an overseas trip would bring us a story that broke new ground.—
Steve Suo,
ProPublica,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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Just in time for Mercury retrograde to begin on July 18, the messenger planet will backspin through your second house of self-worth and value systems, encouraging you to speak up and be more courageous and authentic about your heart’s desires.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
10 July 2025
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Be courageous and walk up to people who seem interesting.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Still, Jurassic World Rebirth makes a valiant effort to put its own terrifying spin on the source material.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
3 July 2025
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Despite his valiant efforts, however, Gi-hun doesn’t make it out of this story alive.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
28 June 2025
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“Heartened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartened. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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