heartening

Example Sentences

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It’s heartening to see a show recognize that that is not the case.

From New York Times

What feels fresh, and heartening, is the reminder that we don’t have to be limited forever by the errors of history.

From Los Angeles Times

Perhaps most conspicuous — remarkably and hearteningly, given that Blanchard is straight — they both involve queer male protagonists, and their struggles with traditional conceptions of masculinity are part of their heartfelt charm.

From New York Times

“After we announced our actions last week to protect access to mifepristone, it’s heartening to see other states doing the same,” Inslee wrote on Twitter on Monday.

From Washington Times

It's heartening that at the same time the narrative around dyslexia is changing, the words we use to describe it are, too.

From Salon