as in hearts
the seat of one's deepest thoughts and emotions
deep in his breast, he knew that his father had a great love for him that did not need to be expressed in words
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as in faces
to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage
breasted the diagnosis of cancer with fortitude and optimism
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Recent Examples of breasts
Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 May 2026
Prepare the savory rice mixture on the stove, top with chicken breasts, and finish it in the oven.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
This is the time to use chicken thighs rather than chicken breasts.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
Other complaints had to do with the Puerto Rican rap star grabbing his crotch, and with two dancers who allegedly grabbed each other's breasts (which, if true, is a wild dance move).
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
At the Sceners Gallery on the eastern edge of Paris, far from the Metropolitan Museum, where Kim Kardashian arrived at the Met Gala in a metallic orange breastplate with pert breasts and curvaceous hips, there are several examples of the art that inspired her.
—Amy Verner, Vogue, 7 May 2026
Those were some of the chants from a few dozen protesters, some clad in pink balaclavas, some with bared breasts, floral crowns, and messages scrawled across their bodies, outside the Russian Pavilion at the 2026 Venice Biennale on Wednesday morning.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 6 May 2026
Clothing that looks good on the hanger doesn’t always feel good on the body, especially when flare-prone areas like the underarms, inner thighs and beneath the breasts are involved.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 May 2026
The chicken breasts are cooked with a ginger-garlic mixture that is also used to amp up the dressing.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
Most often, chicken breasts are baked, grilled, or sautéed—or, nowadays, air-fried—with as little oil or butter as possible.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 May 2026
Prepare the savory rice mixture on the stove, top with chicken breasts, and finish it in the oven.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
This is the time to use chicken thighs rather than chicken breasts.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
Other complaints had to do with the Puerto Rican rap star grabbing his crotch, and with two dancers who allegedly grabbed each other's breasts (which, if true, is a wild dance move).
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
At the Sceners Gallery on the eastern edge of Paris, far from the Metropolitan Museum, where Kim Kardashian arrived at the Met Gala in a metallic orange breastplate with pert breasts and curvaceous hips, there are several examples of the art that inspired her.
—Amy Verner, Vogue, 7 May 2026
Those were some of the chants from a few dozen protesters, some clad in pink balaclavas, some with bared breasts, floral crowns, and messages scrawled across their bodies, outside the Russian Pavilion at the 2026 Venice Biennale on Wednesday morning.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 6 May 2026
Clothing that looks good on the hanger doesn’t always feel good on the body, especially when flare-prone areas like the underarms, inner thighs and beneath the breasts are involved.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 May 2026
The chicken breasts are cooked with a ginger-garlic mixture that is also used to amp up the dressing.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breasts
Noun
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With its sarong, curve-enhancing silhouette, and scooped neckline, the little red dress is enough to stop hearts, take breath away, and provide CPR all at once.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
11 May 2026
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This one, from the chef Perfecte Rocher (now cooking in San Diego), makes the most of spring delights, including fava beans and artichoke hearts.—
Carolynn Carreño,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Each faces a felony theft charge, four felony counts of breaking or entering, and a misdemeanor charge of fleeing on foot, the post says.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 May 2026
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One patient retained normal core disgust reactivity but could no longer recognize disgust in others’ faces; another with anterior insula damage showed dysregulation in both producing and experiencing disgust.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Noun
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The history wonks upstairs tell us that ancient Egyptians considered butterflies to be symbols of eternity, souls and divine transformation.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026
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For audiences, the echo chamber that develops in the villas can seem debilitating to a possible reconciliation, but Walberg says that there are invariably a few authentic souls whose support is sincere rather than a tactic to get them into mischief.—
Todd Gilchrist,
IndieWire,
7 May 2026
Verb
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One of those women, Kris (Lauren Bittner), whose entire demeanor screams former head cheerleader, finally confronts Patricia at her sunset and cocktails event.—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
13 May 2026
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This conversation also rarely confronts the workforce problem.—
Jonathan Slater,
STAT,
13 May 2026
Noun
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At the 2025 Met Gala, Vogue declared that boobs are back—a truth that would resonate throughout the year, as heaving bosoms (both natural and man-made) appeared on red carpets everywhere.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
1 Jan. 2026
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Think of it, there are a hundred and forty-seven great works reposing in the bosoms of a hundred and forty-seven great men, and the tragic thing is that not one of those hundred and forty-seven great works will ever be written.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Designed by James Thurstan Waterworth, formerly European design director at Soho House, the 68-room boutique property leans heavily on the location’s Georgian bones and its setting directly opposite the British Museum.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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Of course, such a peaceful experience can seem impossible when one’s eyes and bones and skull ache deeply during another night spent in the torture chamber (aka the bed), yet surrendering to fate really is all there is.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Allin, showing his guts, kept his pursuit of glory.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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That hole in my guts would have been partially filled.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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“Breasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breasts. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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