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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Just beyond the front desk, a fire roars behind a massive stone hearth, and a live piano plays in the heart of the resort, the lobby lounge (dubbed the Living Room), a choice spot for lunch, casual meetings, or pre-dinner drinks.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Inkwood Books in the heart of Haddonfield is filled with a collection of classics from memoirs to romances, but in a matter of minutes, bookcases are removed and chairs are set up for its monthly Pride Book Club.
—Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 1 June 2026
This trendy spot sits inside a historic baroque house in the heart of Vienna, tucked within the boutique hotel The Leo Grand.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Ultimately, the heart of it was a story about a family trying to start over and stay together amidst the winds of change and growing up.
—Haley Kluge, Variety, 1 June 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Inkwood Books in the heart of Haddonfield is filled with a collection of classics from memoirs to romances, but in a matter of minutes, bookcases are removed and chairs are set up for its monthly Pride Book Club.
—Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 1 June 2026
This trendy spot sits inside a historic baroque house in the heart of Vienna, tucked within the boutique hotel The Leo Grand.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Ultimately, the heart of it was a story about a family trying to start over and stay together amidst the winds of change and growing up.
—Haley Kluge, Variety, 1 June 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 Jun. 2026.
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