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change of heart

noun phrase

: a reversal in position or attitude

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Scotland is home to Balmoral Castle, the British royal family's vacation escape for generations, and William has apparently had a change of heart about Kate's cold swimming hobby. Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025 Another gathering was led by Anthony Hudson, a Republican candidate for governor who initially was planning an anti-sharia rally, but had a change of heart after spending four days last week in Dearborn and Dearborn Heights, visiting mosques and Muslim leaders. Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 19 Nov. 2025 While the Dolphins parted ways with general manager Chris Grier on Friday, owner Stephen Ross is planning to keep coach Mike McDaniel through at least the end of this season barring a dramatic change of heart, a league source confirmed Friday. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025 From foe to friend In the closing days of the mayor’s race, Adams seems to have had a change of heart about his former opponent. Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for change of heart

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of change of heart was in the 14th century

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“Change of heart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/change%20of%20heart. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.

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