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
Perez remains the heartbeat of the Royals organization.
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
Long, steep ascents demand focus with every step and heartbeat.
—Jamilee Hoglind, Outside, 31 Oct. 2025
But this is the premier location on the property, the heartbeat of the property.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
Her work in film and television has an undeniable heartbeat.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
Long, steep ascents demand focus with every step and heartbeat.
—Jamilee Hoglind, Outside, 31 Oct. 2025
But this is the premier location on the property, the heartbeat of the property.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
Her work in film and television has an undeniable heartbeat.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for heartbeat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartbeat
Noun
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Deputies found Chastain minutes after the attack and took him into custody.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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Malik Reneau, a Miami native and Indiana transfer, led the Hurricanes with 22 points in 23 minutes on 9-of-15 shooting.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The second would put the party’s weight behind the more time-intensive, partisan pursuit of bigger health care changes.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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But the evening wasn’t without late-game drama, as the Wildcats choked away an early 18-point lead as the 49ers cut the margin down to two with less than 30 seconds to play.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Nov. 2025
Noun
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These might include articles, courses or micro-coaching moments, all designed to meet the employee's unique needs.—
Kelly Jones,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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This little Sex and the City moment leads us right to the topic at the center of this episode’s cast.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Heartbeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartbeat. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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