heartening

Example Sentences

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That said, it was heartening to witness the first-ever Oscar for best casting, which went to “One Battle After Another” casting director Cassandra Kulukundis.

From Salon • Mar. 16, 2026

While Johnson said the outpouring for the family is heartening, others say they have been left uneasy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

Also heartening to Wall Street, Southwest’s outlook for the current quarter included impacts from the severe winter storm that swept the U.S. over the weekend.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 29, 2026

"It was really heartening to see San Francisco come out to celebrate this beloved San Francisco icon," Jeanette Peach, the communications director at the academy, told the BBC.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

He means his words to be reassuring, but I don’t think any words could possibly sound heartening right now.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed