HEARTBEAT Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

heartbeat

noun

ˈhärt-ˌbēt

Definition of heartbeat

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 An inaudible heartbeat reverberates through the space at a frequency below human hearing, producing vibrations that can be felt by those standing nearby. — Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026 To generations of Jayhawks, Ward was a mentor, father figure and, in many ways, the heartbeat of the program. — Latif Love july 21, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2026 The ideal way to spend an evening in Seville is with a Flamenco show, the cultural heartbeat of the city. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026 Given the pivotal role of SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics in memory chip supply, the Korean market will likely remain the heartbeat of global AI investment in the foreseeable future. — Winnie Hsu, Fortune, 19 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for heartbeat

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Noun

Bake in preheated oven, rotating pans from top to bottom halfway through, until danishes are puffed and deep golden brown, 12-15 minutes.

— Torie Cox, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026
Jaylyn Sherrod also provided a spark off the bench with seven points in nine minutes.

— Christopher Harris, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of minute

Noun

Engineered to protect hair from extreme heat, the Supersonic™ Travel uses intelligent heat control to measure temperature 100 times per second for healthier-looking, softer-feeling hair.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Alcántara gave the Cubs a 4-3 lead with his first career home run in the second, a two-out shot to left-center after Dansby Swanson walked.

— Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of second

Noun

Zoom all the way out and this moment snaps into a familiar frame.

— Michael Wee, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
The last time they were seen as the full fivesome was in a brief moment after Kate completed the National Three Peaks Challenge in support of the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity at the beginning of the month.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Aug. 2026

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