change of heart

noun phrase

: a reversal in position or attitude

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Meanwhile, the Front Man — who has a change of heart in Season 3 — leaves Jun-hee’s baby at his brother’s house, along with her cash prize. Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025 However, in the days since, Young apparently had a change of heart as the BBC revealed Saturday that his Pyramid Stage set will livestream after all. Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 28 June 2025 Valentina did not initially want to take part, but had a change of heart shortly before filming. Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 25 June 2025 The members of the Grossmont Union High School District community have been showing up and speaking out at multiple board meetings to try and get the board to have a change of heart regarding unnecessary layoffs of librarians and classroom teachers. Jay Steiger, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025 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 3 Jul. 2025.

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