change of heart

noun phrase

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

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In summer 2024, Fariana (formerly Farina) had a change of heart. Natalia Cano, Billboard, 12 Dec. 2025 After plans surfaced to swap out the original sculpture at the base of the Art Museum steps, Rocky himself had a change of heart. Ross Dimattei, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025 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 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 20 Dec. 2025.

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