change of heart

noun phrase

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

Examples of change of heart in a Sentence

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Within days, the airline had a change of heart. Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026 That, and other changes of heart, led to the close verdict. Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026 The House’s change of heart opens the door for a two-track plan to fund DHS through a spending bill and a budget reconciliation package later this year. Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026 Emma didn't proceed with the school shooting, not because of a change of heart, but because by coincidence, another shooting happened at the local mall the same week. Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 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 19 Apr. 2026.

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