the heart

noun

: the central or most important part of something
deep in the heart of the forest
Their offices are in the heart of the city.
Let's get right to the heart of the matter.

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Fu Song’s background in user-experience design has shaped an approach that places real-life functionality and structural clarity at the heart of the design process. — Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026 The Princess is located in the heart of Hamilton, a five-minute walk to shops, restaurants, and attractions. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 Netanyahu then got to the heart of the lies perpetrated against the only democracy in the region. — Cal Thomas, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the heart

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“The heart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20heart. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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