1
: having a heart especially of a specified kind
—usually used in combination
a hard-hearted boss
a lighthearted wanderer
2
: seated in the heart
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Its flint-hearted ferocity was a return to what the dynasts of the past—warlords, kings, and dictators—would find routine.
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Simon Sebag Montefiore,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
The pure-hearted chaos of the early seasons now threatens to be leeched by influencers and microcelebrities hunting for brand partnerships and appearances on a variety of spinoff dating shows.
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Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
27 June 2026
George is big-hearted, loyal as a golden retriever, and completely devoted to Yardley.
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Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
25 June 2026
Rudd’s open-hearted wife Deirdre (Monaghan), who spends her days hosting fundraisers for disabled wildlife, wouldn’t have it any other way.
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David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
25 June 2026
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Simon Sebag Montefiore,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
The pure-hearted chaos of the early seasons now threatens to be leeched by influencers and microcelebrities hunting for brand partnerships and appearances on a variety of spinoff dating shows.
—
Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
27 June 2026
George is big-hearted, loyal as a golden retriever, and completely devoted to Yardley.
—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
25 June 2026
Rudd’s open-hearted wife Deirdre (Monaghan), who spends her days hosting fundraisers for disabled wildlife, wouldn’t have it any other way.
—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
25 June 2026
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“Hearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hearted. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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