- present participle of hearten.
heartening
Example Sentences
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“One of the most heartening parts of this past year for me has been the outpouring of support I’ve received from women,” she declared in the video.
From Slate • May 6, 2026
“It is heartening to see that the presidents of the two countries have led by example,” Wang said at a press conference earlier this month, referring to Trump and Xi.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026
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
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 heartening to see them there; my mother had journeyed all the way from the Transkei.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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