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Recent Examples of heart-to-heart
To get to this career choice, Athena had a heart-to-heart with her deceased former partner, Officer Brogan McCluskey (Karl Makinen), in a dream sequence.
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Jennifer Maas, Variety, 8 May 2026
If a family member isn’t aligned with the company’s values and strategies, the leader must sit down with them for a heart-to-heart discussion, offering them the option to get on board or find something else.
—Steve Potts, Forbes.com, 1 May 2026
At one point, Ira and Reef have what amounts to a heart-to-heart, with a massive portrait of Kevin Spacey looming over them in the background.
—Josh Spiegel, HollywoodReporter, 11 Apr. 2026
Did all parties sit down together at a cozy coffee shop and have a heart-to-heart?
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
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Jennifer Maas, Variety, 8 May 2026
If a family member isn’t aligned with the company’s values and strategies, the leader must sit down with them for a heart-to-heart discussion, offering them the option to get on board or find something else.
—Steve Potts, Forbes.com, 1 May 2026
At one point, Ira and Reef have what amounts to a heart-to-heart, with a massive portrait of Kevin Spacey looming over them in the background.
—Josh Spiegel, HollywoodReporter, 11 Apr. 2026
Did all parties sit down together at a cozy coffee shop and have a heart-to-heart?
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heart-to-heart
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And that surprise breakout drew frank praise from a key Mets executive whose own team has struggled to find the same level of consistency.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Given the role’s frank sexuality, it’s also sparked yet more of the endless conversation and controversy that seems to trail her.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Organized tours in Samaná Bay allow tourists to come into direct contact with marine life, making this activity a must-do in the region.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Tehran signaled that Israeli military action against its regional allies could also trigger a direct Iranian response.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
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More screen time is given over to her burgeoning friendship with firebrand suffragette Mary, played by singer Lily Allen in a deliberately anachronistic performance — her forthright speech and manner beamed in directly from the 21st century.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
3 June 2026
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Open-minded, passionate, forthright and brave, Eva is well-educated, well-read, adventurous, generous of spirit, a world-traveler.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
2 June 2026
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The McDowells are far from alone in their struggles to find stable, straightforward child care.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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While this might rankle a certain type of science fiction reader who expects rigorous world building and a straightforward plot, Unferth’s playfulness injects new life into some trusty old tropes that have calcified into clichés.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Samantha Busch, the mother of Brexton and wife to the deceased Kyle, said as much via a heartfelt message shared on Instagram on Wednesday.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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Following the announcement of Van Der Beek's death of cancer earlier this year, McComb shared a long, heartfelt statement about her ex-husband.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
10 June 2026
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“Heart-to-heart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heart-to-heart. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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