change of heart

noun phrase

Synonyms of change of heartnext
: a reversal in position or attitude

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But some sites that wrote up the survey appeared to have a change of heart. Max Tani, semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026 Had Sun Ra forgotten his invitation or, worse, had a change of heart? Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026 When Bateman suggested that the singer could have a change of heart like his wife, Amanda Anka, did, things got awkward. Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026 But the donor, who has received calls from anxious Democrats running for reelection, said the events of the last month may have led to a change of heart. Amie Parnes, The Hill, 30 Jan. 2026 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 21 Feb. 2026.

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