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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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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
Paul Brinegar as George Washington Wishbone Paul Brinegar played Wishbone, the camp cook who added heart and humor to the trail.
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Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 7 June 2025
In fact, such interventions put children and teens at greater risk of cancer, heart problems, metabolic disorders, sterility, and impacted neurocognitive development and psychiatric disorders.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 7 June 2025
Wayne has circled New York, a city with a sacred and tortured place in his heart, the entirety of his career.
—Abe Beame, Rolling Stone, 7 June 2025
Airstream Stepping into the central functional heart of the trailer, the kitchen looks fairly simple and classic but is said to be inspired by a 1939 mobile kitchen concept Wright never completed, pulled from the Foundation's archives.
—New Atlas, 7 June 2025
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Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 7 June 2025
In fact, such interventions put children and teens at greater risk of cancer, heart problems, metabolic disorders, sterility, and impacted neurocognitive development and psychiatric disorders.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 7 June 2025
Wayne has circled New York, a city with a sacred and tortured place in his heart, the entirety of his career.
—Abe Beame, Rolling Stone, 7 June 2025
Airstream Stepping into the central functional heart of the trailer, the kitchen looks fairly simple and classic but is said to be inspired by a 1939 mobile kitchen concept Wright never completed, pulled from the Foundation's archives.
—New Atlas, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heart
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But in the fleet, pacey manner of the editing, toggling between private and public moments with highlight-reel efficiency, the film is a stirring glimpse of top-down kindness as a winning leadership style.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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Critically, the Predator’s language is translated so that the three warriors can understand their captors, but that kindness does not extend to letting the prisoners understand each other.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
13 June 2025
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The shifting narratives reflect the anxiety of Angelenos amid ICE raids targeting immigrants at Home Depots, churches and retail centers.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
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That includes eliminating $7.8 million for KSC — the most of any space center’s public relations budgets.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2025
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If any courage is left at the Bar’s elegant headquarters in Tallahassee, the Bondi exemption should be rescinded.—
The Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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Police in Largo shared a video of the encounter, as Officer Christopher Martinez, from Long Island, tried to work up the courage to hold the alligator.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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None of the league’s top 25 players by Instagram followers—including Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant and James Harden, three core members of OKC’s last Finals team in 2012—made deep playoff runs this spring.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
4 June 2025
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Sub tropical storms have generally cold cores, and are often associated with upper level low pressure areas, with the highest winds farther away from the center, unlike a tropical storm where the most intense winds are found at the center.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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One such soul was Madeline Buol (1902–1986), a devout Catholic and beauty shop owner living in Dubuque, IA, right across the Mississippi River from Dickeyville.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Please consider adopting this sweet soul … Mellow, walks great on a leash, knows to sit for treats.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Infused with equal parts outrage and sympathy, the song is a must-listen in these trying times.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
30 May 2025
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There was little sympathy for the congressman’s words among the 100 or so protesters who turned out for the news conference held at the bottom of the building’s west steps.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
29 May 2025
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With more than 300 employees and offices in California, Illinois, Florida, and India — as well as regional hubs in New York, New Jersey, Texas, and Arizona — IDIQ continues to scale its reach while staying rooted in its original vision.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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In our evolving influencer ecosystem, this quality transforms agencies from rigid hierarchies into creative hubs where both people and strategies can breathe and evolve.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Pavement was real end-of-the-century stuff, punk’s ethos of sledgehammering critique stripped of its former heroism and shock value.—
Armin Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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Their heroism always will be remembered so long as the love of liberty remains in the hearts of men and women.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
6 June 2025
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“Heart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heart. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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