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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Gold, which is inert and safe for biological systems, is at the heart of this method.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025
Located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, the new store will showcase Myrqvist’s complete range of footwear and accessories as well as seasonal launches and exclusive in-store experiences.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Use the Amazon app to your advantage by tapping the heart icon to build a shopping list of your favorite products.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2025
As storytelling continues to evolve rapidly, casting remains at the heart of shaping narratives that reflect the world around us.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025
Located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, the new store will showcase Myrqvist’s complete range of footwear and accessories as well as seasonal launches and exclusive in-store experiences.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Use the Amazon app to your advantage by tapping the heart icon to build a shopping list of your favorite products.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2025
As storytelling continues to evolve rapidly, casting remains at the heart of shaping narratives that reflect the world around us.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025
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 9 Oct. 2025.
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