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as in kindness
the capacity for feeling for another's unhappiness or misfortune
those who refuse to contribute to the fund for the famine victims must have no heart
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2
as in center
a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest
the heart of the village economy was the outdoor market
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as in courage
strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger
never lost heart while she was lost in the woods
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as in core
the central part or aspect of something under consideration
at the heart of the problem is the school's outmoded computer system avoided any small talk and got right to the heart of the matter
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as in soul
the seat of one's deepest thoughts and emotions
deep down in her heart, she knew he was telling the truth
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Recent Examples of heart
Nicola shared additional photos on her Instagram Stories, including one of her and someone who appeared to be Brooklyn making a heart with their hands as the sun hit above them.
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Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 1 July 2025
Surveillance video captured his relentless attack as his knife tore through her liver, lungs and heart.
—Sheetal Banchariya, New York Daily News, 30 June 2025
While shoes and wigs seemed to remain mostly intact, the crowd took the spirit of the invite to heart, jumping, screaming, and sweating to the sound of an Afrobeats visionary.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 30 June 2025
Roth went right for Rubin’s heart, invoking the Paul Skenes Topps MLB Debut Patch autographed one-of-one card that famously sold for $1.11 million to Dick’s Sporting Goods in March.
—Larry Holder, New York Times, 22 June 2025
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Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 1 July 2025
Surveillance video captured his relentless attack as his knife tore through her liver, lungs and heart.
—Sheetal Banchariya, New York Daily News, 30 June 2025
While shoes and wigs seemed to remain mostly intact, the crowd took the spirit of the invite to heart, jumping, screaming, and sweating to the sound of an Afrobeats visionary.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 30 June 2025
Roth went right for Rubin’s heart, invoking the Paul Skenes Topps MLB Debut Patch autographed one-of-one card that famously sold for $1.11 million to Dick’s Sporting Goods in March.
—Larry Holder, New York Times, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heart
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Lunches, meetings, phone calls, always Mark’s delicious southern drawl infusing us with his spirit and kindness.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
7 July 2025
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Politeness and kindness are attributes that parents want to reinforce and encourage in their children.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Parents,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Dressmaker and activist Mary Dickerson (top row, center) inspires a character in HBO's The Gilded Age.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
8 July 2025
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Zen Massage & Chiropractic: A wellness center offering massage and chiropractic services.—
Nora O’Neill
July 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Ethical Memory Vault: A secure story engine that records acts of moral courage—feeding these back into leadership training, AI models and onboarding systems.—
Shekar Natarajan,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Hutchins later credited Jenner with giving her the courage to make the same transition.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
7 July 2025
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Wake Forest University School of Medicine serves as the academic core of Advocate Health.—
Chase Jordan
July 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 July 2025
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But a case brought by the American Civil Liberties Union and joined by the city of Los Angeles, set for arguments in court on Thursday, addresses the core of the raids themselves and could deal a significant policy blow to the Trump administration.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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You are being offered so much energy and opportunity to let your soul express itself and radiate like a star.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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Simmons considered Ragsdale the heart and soul of her camp, both spiritual leader and educator.—
Frank Morris,
NPR,
12 July 2025
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No doubt, Purvis is dealing with a lot, but Harris’ mother expressed no sympathy.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
9 July 2025
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The union got their side of the story out on Instagram and other social media platforms, and citizens took up or expressed sympathy with their cause.—
Francis Ryan,
The Conversation,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Across our footprint, 1,000+ founders activated in our business hubs—contributed, connected, and claimed space in the future of culture and commerce.—
ESSENCE Staff,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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Like in the United States, Australian campuses were once the hub of pro-Palestinian protests led by students who pitched tents demanding action to stop Israel’s assault on Gaza.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
10 July 2025
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Other stories of heroism have begun to surface as the floodwaters recede in Texas.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
6 July 2025
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Amid the chaos, acts of heroism stood out: men who hoisted children over animal chutes, staff who moved the animals and tried to restore calm, police officers and firefighters who arrived on the scene to help.—
Jordan Friedman,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 July 2025
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“Heart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heart. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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