Our first picks, and when to use them
- Harmony Reach for it when describing peaceful coordination in a relationship, group, or system
- Hope Reach for it when naming positive possibility without promising certainty or denying difficulty
- Hero Reach for it when praising someone whose choices benefited others at meaningful personal cost
- Honey Reach for it when using familiar tenderness where the relationship and setting welcome it
- Healer Reach for it when recognizing a restorative role without making an unsupported medical claim
- Helper Reach for it when naming a supportive role without overstating authority or expertise
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A person honored among the finest in a field.
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The hall-of-famer spent the afternoon coaching young pitchers.
In a phrase baseball hall-of-famer, future hall-of-famer Similar inductee, legend, all-time great
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An expression of joyful praise, thanks, or relief.
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A heartfelt hallelujah rose from the choir at sunrise.
In a phrase shout hallelujah, hallelujah chorus Similar hosanna, praise, thanksgiving
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A quality that clearly distinguishes something as excellent or genuine.
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Careful listening is a hallmark of her leadership.
In a phrase hallmark of quality, defining hallmark Similar signature, trademark, distinction
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A glow or aura suggesting goodness and admiration.
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Morning light gave the mountain ridge a golden halo.
In a phrase halo of light, golden halo Similar aureole, nimbus, glow
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A warm grip of hands showing welcome or support.
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Their firm handclasp sealed a friendship formed during the rescue.
In a phrase firm handclasp, warm handclasp Similar handshake, clasp, grip
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Decorative or useful work made through skilled handwork.
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Her intricate handicraft earned first prize at the fair.
In a phrase traditional handicraft, local handicraft Similar handwork, craftwork, handiwork
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A gift given to mark a promising beginning.
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The neighbors offered a fruit tree as a housewarming handsel.
In a phrase New Year handsel, housewarming handsel Similar good-luck gift, inaugural gift, housewarming gift
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A clasp of hands expressing welcome, agreement, or respect.
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A friendly handshake helped the nervous applicant feel welcome.
In a phrase firm handshake, offer a handshake Similar handclasp, greeting, salutation
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The feeling or condition of being happy and satisfied.
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Sharing the harvest brought genuine happiness to the volunteers.
In a phrase lasting happiness, source of happiness Similar joy, contentment, well-being
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A person who feels cheerful and fully satisfied.
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After the upgrade, every passenger was a happy camper.
In a phrase one happy camper, not a happy camper Similar satisfied person, contented customer, cheerful soul
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A favorable conclusion that brings relief or joy.
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The safe return of the lost dog gave everyone a happy ending.
In a phrase have a happy ending, story's happy ending Similar favorable outcome, satisfying conclusion, storybook ending
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A satisfying balance between two contrasting choices.
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The flexible schedule found a happy medium for both teams.
In a phrase find a happy medium, strike a happy medium Similar middle ground, compromise, balance
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Bold courage and strength in difficult conditions.
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Their hardihood carried the expedition through another freezing night.
In a phrase physical hardihood, show hardihood Similar fortitude, courage, hardiness
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The ability to remain strong in difficult conditions.
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The plant's hardiness makes it suitable for windy gardens.
In a phrase winter hardiness, natural hardiness Similar toughness, resilience, robustness
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The process of bringing different parts into agreement or balance.
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The harmonization of the two schedules made shared lessons possible.
In a phrase regulatory harmonization, harmonization process Similar alignment, coordination, standardization
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A person or thing that helps different parts work well together.
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As the group's harmonizer, Luis found common ground in tense meetings.
In a phrase natural harmonizer, team harmonizer Similar mediator, unifier, coordinator
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A pleasing state of agreement, balance, or musical combination.
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The neighbors worked in harmony to restore the shared courtyard.
In a phrase live in harmony, social harmony Similar agreement, accord, unity
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A safe and peaceful place or situation.
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The reading room became a quiet haven during the busy festival.
In a phrase safe haven, quiet haven Similar refuge, sanctuary, retreat
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An early advantage that improves the chance of success.
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Daily reading gave the preschoolers a valuable head start.
In a phrase get a head start, valuable head start Similar advantage, edge, lead
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A person or thing that attracts admiring attention.
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The restored roadster was a head-turner at the summer show.
In a phrase real head-turner, classic head-turner Similar showstopper, stunner, standout
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The leading performer or main attraction at an event.
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The hometown singer returned as the festival's headliner.
In a phrase festival headliner, headline performer Similar star, main act, top billing
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Forward progress toward a goal.
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The research team made headway after simplifying the test.
In a phrase make headway, significant headway Similar progress, advance, traction
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A person or practice that helps restore health or wholeness.
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The village knew the nurse as a skilled and compassionate healer.
In a phrase gifted healer, traditional healer Similar caregiver, clinician, therapist
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The condition of being physically, mentally, or socially well.
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Regular rest is essential to long-term health.
In a phrase good health, public health Similar well-being, wellness, fitness
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The quality or state of being healthy.
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The leaves' deep color is a sign of the plant's healthiness.
In a phrase overall healthiness, sign of healthiness Similar health, wellness, soundness
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The center of a person's courage, affection, or deepest feelings.
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She put her whole heart into welcoming the new students.
In a phrase full of heart, take heart Similar compassion, warmth, soul
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An honest and caring conversation about personal feelings.
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A quiet heart-to-heart helped the sisters understand each other.
In a phrase have a heart-to-heart, quiet heart-to-heart Similar honest talk, deep conversation, candid discussion
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A warm center of home, comfort, and belonging.
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Friends gathered around the hearth after their snowy walk.
In a phrase hearth and home Similar home, heart of the home, sanctuary
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Peace of mind and freedom from worry.
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News of the successful rescue restored her heartsease.
In a phrase find heartsease, restore heartsease Similar peace of mind, ease, tranquility
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A person widely admired for charm or attractiveness.
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The gracious young actor became an unexpected matinee heartthrob.
In a phrase teen heartthrob, unlikely heartthrob Similar idol, crush, dreamboat
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A state or place of complete happiness and peace.
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For the tired hikers, the warm cabin felt like heaven.
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A leading person of exceptional influence or ability.
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The conference paired an industry heavyweight with emerging designers.
In a phrase industry heavyweight, political heavyweight Similar leader, powerhouse, authority
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A valued object preserved and passed through generations.
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The family displayed the restored clock as a treasured heirloom.
In a phrase family heirloom, treasured heirloom Similar inheritance, keepsake, family treasure
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A friendly greeting used when meeting someone.
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A cheerful hello helped the new student relax.
In a phrase say hello, warm hello Similar greeting, salutation, welcome
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A person who provides useful assistance.
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Each new reader was paired with a patient helper.
In a phrase little helper, trusted helper Similar assistant, aide, supporter
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The quality of willingly providing useful assistance.
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Her helpfulness made the first day easier for everyone.
In a phrase spirit of helpfulness, practical helpfulness Similar assistance, supportiveness, cooperation
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A service offering advice, information, or urgent support.
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The free helpline connected displaced residents with temporary housing.
In a phrase free helpline, confidential helpline Similar hotline, support line, advice line
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A supportive companion who shares work and responsibility.
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For fifty years, each had been the other's trusted helpmate.
In a phrase faithful helpmate, trusted helpmate Similar partner, companion, spouse
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Valued traditions, qualities, or places passed down through generations.
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The festival celebrates the town's musical heritage.
In a phrase cultural heritage, shared heritage Similar legacy, tradition, inheritance
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A person admired for courage, character, or outstanding achievement.
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The lifeguard became a local hero after the difficult rescue.
In a phrase local hero, unsung hero Similar champion, role model, rescuer
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A woman admired for courage, character, or outstanding achievement.
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Young readers saw the scientist as the heroine of the story.
In a phrase national heroine, tragic heroine Similar hero, champion, protagonist
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Exceptional courage or selfless action in a difficult situation.
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The rescue displayed quiet heroism rather than showmanship.
In a phrase act of heroism, quiet heroism Similar courage, valor, bravery
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The period of greatest success, strength, or popularity.
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The renovated ballroom regained the sparkle of its heyday.
In a phrase in its heyday, during the heyday Similar prime, golden age, peak
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An excellent person, place, or thing not widely known.
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The tiny neighborhood museum is a genuine hidden gem.
In a phrase local hidden gem, true hidden gem Similar undiscovered treasure, sleeper, find
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A peaceful, secluded place for rest or privacy.
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They found a quiet woodland hideaway beside the stream.
In a phrase quiet hideaway, secluded hideaway Similar retreat, refuge, sanctuary
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The most enjoyable or successful part of something.
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Meeting the young inventors was the conference's high point.
In a phrase high point of the day, career high point Similar highlight, peak, pinnacle
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The honorable course of action in a difficult situation.
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She chose the high road and answered criticism with fairness.
In a phrase take the high road, choose the high road Similar honorable course, moral high ground, principled path
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A cheerful, lively, and confident state of mind.
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The band's high spirits spread quickly through the crowd.
In a phrase in high spirits, keep up high spirits Similar exuberance, buoyancy, cheerfulness
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A celebratory slap of raised hands between people.
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The teammates shared a high-five after completing the relay.
In a phrase give a high-five, exchange a high-five Similar celebratory gesture, hand slap, victory salute
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The most enjoyable, impressive, or memorable feature.
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The children's orchestra was the highlight of the festival.
In a phrase main highlight, event highlight Similar high point, standout, centerpiece
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Loud or widespread amusement and laughter.
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The costume mishap caused harmless hilarity backstage.
In a phrase general hilarity, moment of hilarity Similar laughter, merriment, amusement
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A person or thing that achieves great popularity or success.
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The accessible garden guide became an immediate hit with families.
In a phrase big hit, instant hit Similar success, smash, sensation
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A welcome period of celebration, rest, or recreation.
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The family spent the holiday exploring quiet coastal paths.
In a phrase take a holiday, holiday from work Similar vacation, break, getaway
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The state of spiritual purity and sacred goodness.
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Her faith connected holiness with humble service to others.
In a phrase life of holiness, call to holiness Similar sanctity, sacredness, godliness
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Public respect or honor shown to someone admirable.
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The concert paid homage to generations of local musicians.
In a phrase pay homage, loving homage Similar tribute, honor, salute
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A place where someone belongs and can feel secure.
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The renovated apartment finally felt like home.
In a phrase family home, feel at home Similar house, residence, haven
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An outstanding success or especially effective achievement.
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The redesigned playground was a home run with local families.
In a phrase hit a home run, real home run Similar triumph, smash hit, resounding success
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A joyful return to one's home or familiar community.
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The sailor's homecoming brought three generations to the station.
In a phrase joyful homecoming, long-awaited homecoming Similar return, reunion, repatriation
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The quality of being truthful, sincere, and fair.
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Their honesty about the setback preserved the community's trust.
In a phrase complete honesty, value honesty Similar truthfulness, candor, integrity
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An affectionate name for someone loved or cherished.
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She greeted her granddaughter with a warm hello, honey.
In a phrase call someone honey, hello, honey Similar dear, darling, sweetheart
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A joyful trip or period following a marriage.
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The newlyweds spent their honeymoon walking through the Dolomites.
In a phrase go on honeymoon, spend a honeymoon Similar wedding trip, romantic getaway, newlywed vacation
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Formal recognition for work that deserves special praise.
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Her first short story earned an honorable mention from the judges.
In a phrase receive an honorable mention, earn an honorable mention Similar commendation, special mention, citation
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A person receiving public respect, praise, or an award.
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Each honoree spoke about the mentors who had helped them.
In a phrase award honoree, fellow honoree Similar recipient, awardee, laureate
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A title that formally expresses respect or distinction.
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The community bestowed an honorific on its longtime physician.
In a phrase use an honorific, formal honorific Similar title, courtesy title, form of address
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A cheerful shout expressing joy, approval, or encouragement.
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A loud hooray greeted the final runner across the line.
In a phrase shout hooray, big hooray Similar cheer, hurrah, huzzah
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A lively social gathering with folk music and dancing.
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The harvest hootenanny brought musicians from five neighboring towns.
In a phrase community hootenanny, folk hootenanny Similar folk-music gathering, jam session, barn dance
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A confident wish or reason to expect a good possibility.
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The successful trial gave patients new hope.
In a phrase renewed hope, source of hope Similar optimism, confidence, faith
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A feeling that a good outcome remains possible.
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The first green shoots renewed her hopefulness.
In a phrase sense of hopefulness, quiet hopefulness Similar optimism, hope, confidence
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Skill and care in riding and handling horses.
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Her calm horsemanship earned the nervous mare's trust.
In a phrase skilled horsemanship, display horsemanship Similar equitation, riding skill, horse handling
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An expression or song of praise and adoration.
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The congregation raised a joyful hosanna at the celebration.
In a phrase sing hosanna, shout of hosanna Similar hallelujah, acclamation, doxology
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Friendly and generous treatment of guests or newcomers.
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Their hospitality made the exchange students feel at ease.
In a phrase warm hospitality, offer hospitality Similar welcome, hosting, generosity
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A notably skilled and successful person in a field.
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The young coding hotshot gladly mentored the beginner team.
In a phrase young hotshot, technical hotshot Similar expert, ace, whiz
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A celebration held when someone moves into a new home.
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Their housewarming introduced the newcomers to the whole block.
In a phrase housewarming party, housewarming gift Similar new-home celebration, moving-in party, open house
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An affectionate person who readily offers warm embraces.
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The family's youngest hugger welcomed everyone at the door.
In a phrase natural hugger, enthusiastic hugger Similar affectionate person, cuddler, embracer
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A belief emphasizing human dignity, welfare, and potential.
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Her humanism inspired decades of work for equal access.
In a phrase secular humanism, Renaissance humanism Similar secular humanism, human-centered ethics, rationalism
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The belief and practice of protecting human well-being and dignity.
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Her humanitarianism shaped decades of practical relief work.
In a phrase principle of humanitarianism, modern humanitarianism Similar humaneness, benevolence, philanthropy
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Compassionate understanding and care for other people.
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The judge tempered the decision with wisdom and humanity.
In a phrase shared humanity, act of humanity Similar compassion, benevolence, fellow feeling
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An exceptionally good or impressive person or thing.
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The final song was a humdinger that brought everyone to their feet.
In a phrase real humdinger, quite a humdinger Similar standout, knockout, marvel
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The quality of recognizing one's limits without seeking undue importance.
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His humility made it easy for junior colleagues to offer corrections.
In a phrase show humility, intellectual humility Similar modesty, humbleness, unpretentiousness
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The quality of seeing or expressing what is amusing.
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A little humor helped everyone relax before the presentation.
In a phrase sense of humor, gentle humor Similar comedy, wit, fun
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A writer or performer skilled at creating amusement.
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The gentle humorist found comedy in ordinary family routines.
In a phrase gentle humorist, social humorist Similar comedian, satirist, wit
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A shout of joy, support, or celebration.
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Three hearty hurrahs honored the returning rescue crew.
In a phrase give a hurrah, hearty hurrah Similar hooray, cheer, huzzah
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An enthusiastic shout of approval or delight.
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The cast raised a huzzah when the curtain reopened.
In a phrase shout huzzah, rousing huzzah Similar hurrah, hooray, cheer
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Water-based treatment that supports movement, comfort, or recovery.
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Hydrotherapy helped the injured runner rebuild strength without strain.
In a phrase supervised hydrotherapy, hydrotherapy pool Similar aquatic therapy, water therapy, pool therapy
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A cozy feeling of comfort, warmth, and togetherness.
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Candles and shared soup brought hygge to the rainy evening.
In a phrase sense of hygge, create hygge Similar coziness, comfort, conviviality
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Practices that protect cleanliness and health.
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Good hand hygiene reduced illness across the school.
In a phrase personal hygiene, hand hygiene Similar cleanliness, sanitation, health practice
Questions people ask
- How many positive nouns start with H?
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This list has 86 nouns that start with H; 67 of them are in everyday use.
- What is a positive noun that starts with H?
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Harmony: A pleasing state of agreement, balance, or musical combination. Others to consider: Hope, Hero, Honey, Healer, Helper and Hugger.
- Where are the other positive words that start with H?
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All 236 positive words that start with H, in every part of speech, are on the letter page.
All 236 H words