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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They are accused of corruption alongside a businessman who reportedly has links to organized crime and whose company is at the heart of the multimillion-dollar police contract that was ultimately canceled.
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Arkansas Online, 26 Mar. 2026
At the heart of it is the extraordinary character of Aaron Stampler — memorably brought to life by Ed Norton in the film adaptation.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
At Caffe Lucca, the history of Sicily is at the heart of every dish.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
Between March 20 and 24, three shootings took place across the heart of Memphis' Downtown area.
—Lucas Finton, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 26 Mar. 2026
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Arkansas Online, 26 Mar. 2026
At the heart of it is the extraordinary character of Aaron Stampler — memorably brought to life by Ed Norton in the film adaptation.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
At Caffe Lucca, the history of Sicily is at the heart of every dish.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
Between March 20 and 24, three shootings took place across the heart of Memphis' Downtown area.
—Lucas Finton, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 26 Mar. 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 27 Mar. 2026.
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