How to Use heart of gold in a Sentence

heart of gold

noun phrase
  • Bonus: Keanu Reeves as a hunky doctor with a heart of gold.
    Vogue, 10 Sep. 2024
  • Barni is said to have a strong work ethic, plenty of drive and a heart of gold.
    Shawna Chen, Axios, 3 Sep. 2024
  • Harry had a heart of gold and a passion for the simple things in life.
    Raven Brunner, People.com, 20 Apr. 2025
  • Jorge had a heart of gold and was always there for family and friends.
    Greg Norman, Fox News, 14 June 2024
  • But at the same time, Martha has a protective heart of gold beneath it all.
    Kyle Thomas, People.com, 11 July 2025
  • And, not to mention her heart of gold and gorgeous golden locks.
    Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
  • She's got a heart of gold and wants to get better— that's your goal as a tennis player.
    Michael Stillwell, Town & Country, 25 Aug. 2023
  • The divorcee is bold, hilarious, and has a heart of gold.
    Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 10 Feb. 2024
  • The man had a heart of gold and his passing will be felt throughout the community.
    Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 23 Oct. 2024
  • Holmes plays Hailee, Carmen’s wild and iconic army brat roommate with a heart of gold.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 July 2024
  • After searching for a heart of gold, Neil Young found love with his wife Daryl Hannah.
    Alexandra Hurtado, Peoplemag, 15 Oct. 2023
  • That’s according to David Lipper, who played the rock n’ roller with a heart of gold in the final season of the beloved sitcom.
    John Russell, Peoplemag, 21 June 2024
  • Move over, Batman — there’s a new caped crusader in town, and she’s got four legs, floppy ears and a heart of gold.
    Khloe Quill, Fox News, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Chocolate lovers with hearts of gold can snag a free sweet treat from a celebrity chef for donating blood.
    Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2024
  • Every nerd's dream: a badass secret agent (Yvonne Strahovski) with a heart of gold.
    Ew Staff Updated, EW.com, 6 Mar. 2024
  • There, Powell played a smarmy finance bro who is revealed in the end to have a vulnerable heart of gold.
    Constance Grady, Vox, 18 July 2024
  • So, the next time your life’s burdens weigh heavy, remember there is a place where two mamas with hearts of gold are waiting to heal you.
    Clearcut Pr, New York Daily News, 31 May 2024
  • In every Lee Child book, Reacher is effectively a one-man army with a heart of gold.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
  • My sister-in-law is a lovely woman — generous, with a heart of gold.
    Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2024
  • The British actor played Eddie Munson, the lovable metalhead with a heart of gold.
    Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 18 Aug. 2024
  • Henson plays Shug Avery, a sultry blues singer with a heart of gold who is adored by men and envied by most women.
    Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 5 Jan. 2024
  • Is Jim Ellis a live-fast, die-young scoundrel or just a mostly pretty nice guy with a heart of gold who just happens to be working for the mob?
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
  • Bobby, who took charge of the family business at a young age, had a heart of gold and a passion for helping others.
    Kansas City Star, 18 Jan. 2024
  • Pit bull terrier Age: 4 years old Looking for a happy-go-lucky, playful pup with a heart of gold?
    Trish Stinger, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2025
  • The mutt belongs to none other than Glen Powell, Hollywood’s hottie with a heart of gold.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2024
  • Dylan The ultimate high school rebel with a heart of gold.
    Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 19 Jan. 2026
  • Your wife may have a heart of gold, but those creatures deserve a better standard of care than what your wife can give them.
    Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
  • The Giver The Giver has a heart of gold and a generous spirit.
    Steph Wagner, CNBC, 1 Jan. 2026
  • Behind a strong willed business demeanor, however, lay a heart of gold.
    Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 23 Nov. 2025
  • Patterson was hired in a guest role as the gruff diner owner with a heart of gold, Luke Danes.
    Anika Reed, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025

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