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
Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
Since the marinade clings to the meat almost like a crust, leaner chicken breasts can work here, too, but to me there’s nothing that beats the juiciness and even-cooking of boneless, skinless thighs on the hibachi.
—Sheldon Simeon, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
Tontey’s Karamoy becomes literally larger than life, with three breasts and exaggerated muscles, a physical manifestation of her will toward self-determination.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
As with many Black women with eating disorders, my muscles clung to my bones, my thighs stood their ground, regardless of the weight dropping from my stomach and breasts.
—Leila Mottley, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
Or butterfly or flatten chicken breasts.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
Add chicken breasts to bowl with remaining dressing; turn to evenly coat.
—Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts can be replaced with boneless, skinless chicken thighs or boneless pork loin chops, with an adjustment to the cooking time.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
This weeknight-friendly variation on a favorite Japanese comfort food uses moist, flavorful boneless thighs rather than breasts.
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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
Since the marinade clings to the meat almost like a crust, leaner chicken breasts can work here, too, but to me there’s nothing that beats the juiciness and even-cooking of boneless, skinless thighs on the hibachi.
—Sheldon Simeon, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
Tontey’s Karamoy becomes literally larger than life, with three breasts and exaggerated muscles, a physical manifestation of her will toward self-determination.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
As with many Black women with eating disorders, my muscles clung to my bones, my thighs stood their ground, regardless of the weight dropping from my stomach and breasts.
—Leila Mottley, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
Or butterfly or flatten chicken breasts.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
Add chicken breasts to bowl with remaining dressing; turn to evenly coat.
—Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts can be replaced with boneless, skinless chicken thighs or boneless pork loin chops, with an adjustment to the cooking time.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
This weeknight-friendly variation on a favorite Japanese comfort food uses moist, flavorful boneless thighs rather than breasts.
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breasts
Noun
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These same aging indicators didn’t show up in the comparison hearts.—
Jeanna Bryner,
Scientific American,
4 May 2026
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Weird things happen to astronauts' hearts in microgravity.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
3 May 2026
Verb
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But representation in Congress was never the ultimate goal of the VRA, nor will that be the primary problem the country faces after its fall.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
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The corporate margin is at an all-time peak exactly as the household margin faces a severe constraint.—
Katica Roy,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
Noun
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The restless souls contained within all forms of life begin to awaken, bringing fiery hues back to the formerly dreary expanse of winter landscapes.—
Emily Leahy,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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But tourism can also destroy places' souls, hollowing out city centers and leaving empty urban shells whose most striking feature is sheer commercialism.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
Verb
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The dinner scene with Niall’s mum, Lori (Neve McIntosh), and Ruben’s mum, Maura (Marianne McIvor) — when Joanna confronts them over Ruben’s behaviour — is both chilling and cathartic.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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During a particularly tense visit to his Florida home in her early 20s, Konkle confronts her dad about being inappropriate with her and other female friends.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
6 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
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However, the case has taken a new turn after human bones were recently discovered at her Arizona home.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
8 May 2026
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If the bones are strong, enhancements multiply.—
Zakkiyyah Terrell White,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Hailing from Hartbeat and Alfred Street Industries, Funny AF was created by Hart with the goal of finding the next great voice in comedy with the guts, perspective, and punchlines to become the next household name.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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Lubchansky’s graphic novel is vivid and delightful, full of noodly limbs, swirling tentacles, and cartoon blood and guts.—
Emma Sarappo,
The Atlantic,
1 May 2026
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“Breasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breasts. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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