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adjective

as in reassured

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verb

past tense of hearten
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
Verb
Still, the sound heartened Taboada. — Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026 Block said advocates for trans teenagers were heartened by the narrowness of the decision. — Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 30 June 2026 North Shore Oahu residents who did not evacuate were heartened in the morning by receding waters and moments of blue skies, but more rain was on the way. — Dallas Morning News, 22 Mar. 2026 But Republicans have been heartened by strong early-voting turnout in conservative areas, along with a landslide victory in a legislative election last month. — Russell Berman, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026 Apollo's old-timers are heartened that the 43-year-old Isaacman is accelerating the pace of Artemis launches to more closely match Apollo's speed and safety record. — Arkansas Online, 31 Mar. 2026 The Richmond Fed chief was heartened by a rapid decline in gasoline prices in his district as the price of oil fell following a recent ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran. — Catarina Saraiva, Fortune, 28 June 2026 In the weeks leading up to the film’s release, both Becker and Tremper said they were heartened to see the early reaction the film received at the Sundance Film Festival and other venues. — Susan Caminiti, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026 Ruhlin said she was heartened to see some of the recommendations, notably those pushing for more transparency, instituted shortly after the report was submitted, and Jonsen has voiced broad agreement with the report findings. — Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartened
  1. reassured
  2. encouraged
  3. unafraid
  4. inspired
  5. emboldened
  6. brave
  7. undaunted
  8. courageous
Adjective
  • Given the recent weakness in the stock and the broader macro uncertainty, hearing from management left us feeling more reassured in our position.
    — Jeff Marks,Paulina Likos, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
Definition of reassured
Verb
  • Customers are encouraged to check online to confirm hours for their nearest store.
    — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Businesses can also partner with the nonprofit, while current and retired officers in need are encouraged to reach out directly for help.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of encouraged
Adjective
  • Teams seem unafraid to try and go for the win as the match winds down, which makes the action entertaining.
    — Phil Hay, New York Times, 4 July 2026
  • The democratic socialist endorsed in three competitive House primary matchups, breaking with Democratic leaders by supporting leftist candidates who were unafraid to criticize Israel and push for ambitious economic policies.
    — Elena Moore, NPR, 24 June 2026
Definition of unafraid
Verb
  • Ahead, shop more Quince clothing inspired by Shields and Henchy.
    — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
  • It’s inspired by flight, with soaring, winged architecture that echoes the spirit of travel.
    — Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Definition of inspired
Adjective
  • The emboldened administration has quickly celebrated them.
    — Gaby Del Valle, The Verge, 24 June 2026
  • But Iran is unquestionably stronger and more emboldened.
    — S.E. Cupp, New York Daily News, 18 June 2026
Definition of emboldened
Adjective
  • Good luck to these brave souls, who will face countless questions about this event at premieres and upfronts for the rest of their lives.
    — Marc Malkin, Variety, 2 July 2026
  • Clive was big, and bombastic, and brave, and full of ideas, and just believed, believed, believed, believed.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 29 June 2026
Definition of brave
Adjective
  • Outnumbered but undaunted, the ship managed to capture one vessel, while compelling another to run aground and the last to run away.
    — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 2 July 2026
  • Ignoring Weeds While many garden plants grow more slowly in hot weather, some weeds are undaunted by heat and use hot spells to gain a foothold in gardens.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2026
Definition of undaunted
Adjective
  • While this happened during my tenure as Superintendent, the hard and courageous work of the members of the Chicago Police Department should be given the credit.
    — Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • In another less courageous version, Carmy would simply learn to delegate and calm down rather than admit there was no healthy way forward for him at the Bear.
    — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
Definition of courageous

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