change of heart

noun phrase

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

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The third basemen initially didn't want to turn pro, but had a change of heart after the draft. Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026 What if there’s a change of heart or a change of government here in the United States? David Frum, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2026 Maybe Nik will have a change of heart and hire me back. Danielle Parker, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026 Chick-fil-A did not disclose the reasoning behind its change of heart regarding expansion to the Spectrum, Nielsen said. Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 19 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for change of heart

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 26 Jan. 2026.

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