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.

Examples of the heart in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The report said there was no evidence of arterial narrowing, inflammation, clotting or abnormalities in the heart, major blood vessels or any abdominal organs, all of which appeared healthy and functioning within normal limits. —Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025

The experimental medication uses a new form of beta-2 agonist that benefits muscle function while also avoiding overstimulation of the heart, which has been identified as a potential safety concern of older versions. —Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 10 Dec. 2025

But in rare cases, messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines have been linked to myocarditis, or inflammation of the heart muscle—mystifying scientists and clinicians. —Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 10 Dec. 2025

All these qualities are at the heart of the warrior. —Nia Bowers, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025

Rhymes for the heart

• apart
• depart
• flowchart
• forepart
• impart
• pushcart
• rampart
• redstart
• restart
• subpart
• sweetheart
• upstart