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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Since the Sharks have been better than expected this season, Friedman wondered whether Hamilton would have a change of heart. Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2026 Key Frogs withdraw from portal Two Horned Frogs who planned to enter the portal had a change of heart and will remain in Fort Worth. Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 2026 From the Sports Desk A change of heart. Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Jan. 2026 In summer 2024, Fariana (formerly Farina) had a change of heart. Natalia Cano, Billboard, 12 Dec. 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 Jan. 2026.

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