as in comforting
making one feel good inside
the overdue change to warm, sunny weather is gladdening
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as in pleasing
to give satisfaction to
it would gladden me to hear you sing again
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Whether for the potluck, the cookout, or a Wednesday night dinner with your family, these Southern side dishes are comforting, easy, and crowd-pleasing.—
Patricia S York, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
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In those cases, soft lighting, quiet music, or a comforting scent can make the space feel safer.—
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Turn French toast into a crowd-pleasing casserole in this easy to make casserole that even the kids can help prepare.—
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The actress and comedian almost singlehandedly revived the Golden Globes telecast last year with a hosting gig that did the near-impossible feat of pleasing a room full of A-listers and seemingly everyone who watched on TV.—
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The start of the second half was encouraging for the Heat, which cut the deficit to seven points multiple times in the third quarter.—
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The experience gave each child a chance to practice communication and reading skills in a warm and encouraging atmosphere.—
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The legendary basketball squad, which was founded in 1926, has been delighting sports fans and families now for a full century.—
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Madigan's character, the elderly aunt of several of the students, became a cult favorite, both terrifying and delighting audiences.—
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Growing an apple tree indoors is rewarding because the right dwarf variety, pot, and care can give you fresh fruit year-round.—
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Make Room for Fun Trying new or unfamiliar varieties can be the most rewarding part of seed shopping.—
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Zash’s earth, sea, undergrowth, and caviar and truffle tasting menus are more than satisfying in both the literal and artistic sense.—
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The crab rangoon added a satisfying crunch and works well as a sharable appetizer.—
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Filming in the Mindscape and everything with Holly was all so fulfilling, but also so different from what I was used to with the show.—
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Geminis have a tendency to speak of fables to protect themselves or to make their lives seem more fulfilling.—
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The two shared a heart-warming moment following Chalamet's win, too.—
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Andermatt is also considered one of the most snow-sure destinations in the Alps—storms tend to stack up here, snow quality holds for weeks, and the season often stretches well into April, a growing rarity in Europe as lower-elevation resorts grapple with warming winters.—
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“Gladdening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gladdening. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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