as in minute
a very small space of time
I'd accept a job offer from that company in a heartbeat
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Recent Examples of heartbeat
Thanks to educators like Riles, the heartbeat of African drumming continues to inspire young musicians, connecting them to a rich legacy that resonates through every beat.
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CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
The thing has its own heartbeat now.
—Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
For the better part of the last decade, MV Agusta’s heartbeat has been three cylinders wide.
—New Atlas, 21 Feb. 2026
The heartbeat slowed, proving that the heart rate is chemically governed.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2026
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CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
The thing has its own heartbeat now.
—Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
For the better part of the last decade, MV Agusta’s heartbeat has been three cylinders wide.
—New Atlas, 21 Feb. 2026
The heartbeat slowed, proving that the heart rate is chemically governed.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for heartbeat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartbeat
Noun
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Its peak lasts 58 minutes, but the entire duration is approximately 5 hours and 39 minutes.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2026
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James, who played after initially being listed as questionable because of arthritis in his left foot, scored 24 points in 27 minutes on eight-for-15 shooting.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The humanoid completed the process in 76 seconds, meeting the production line’s fastest cycle time requirement.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Mar. 2026
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Texas coach Sean Miller conducted a master class in managing foul trouble after starting center Matas Vokietaitis committed the fastest foul in college basketball history when he was called for a push on the opening tip, one second into the game, and then a second foul 30 seconds later.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The death of medieval theocratic dictator of Iran Ayatollah Khamenei--a diabolical fanatic who pursued nuclear weapons--is a moment of celebration.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Mar. 2026
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In one of the night’s most intense moments, the often glib Seth Rogen took the stage to accept the late Catherine O’Hara’s award for outstanding performance by a female actor in a comedy series.—
Eve Batey,
Vanity Fair,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Heartbeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartbeat. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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