as in sorrow
deep sadness especially for the loss of someone or something loved
I understand the heartbreak you must feel over your grandmother's death
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Recent Examples of heartbreak
The announcement came days after Jen, who has more than six million combined followers across her social media channels, posted a video of herself crying with a caption alluding to dealing with heartbreak, prompting viewers to speculate about the state of her relationship.
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Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
As if Toy Story 5 is saying that, sure, Jessie was abandoned, leading to a lifetime of trust issues, but Emily really did care about her, and therefore Jessie’s heartbreak ever since has been misguided.
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Barry Levitt,
Time,
19 June 2026
The moment caused a lot of heartbreak, but also introspection.
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Jessica Tzikas,
Sun Sentinel,
18 June 2026
But the path to building their family would take them through foster care, countless courtrooms, heartbreak, and surrogacy, eventually leading them to a deeper understanding of what family truly means.
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Sugey Palomares,
Parents,
18 June 2026
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Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
As if Toy Story 5 is saying that, sure, Jessie was abandoned, leading to a lifetime of trust issues, but Emily really did care about her, and therefore Jessie’s heartbreak ever since has been misguided.
—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
19 June 2026
The moment caused a lot of heartbreak, but also introspection.
—
Jessica Tzikas,
Sun Sentinel,
18 June 2026
But the path to building their family would take them through foster care, countless courtrooms, heartbreak, and surrogacy, eventually leading them to a deeper understanding of what family truly means.
—
Sugey Palomares,
Parents,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for heartbreak
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartbreak
Noun
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Kara is addicted to drowning her sorrows and avoiding responsibility, but learns to embrace heroism after embarking on a quest for revenge alongside Ruthye (Eve Ridley).
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Parting is such sweet sorrow, but these guys aren’t going gently into the night just yet.
Noun
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After learning that her friend Shannon’s mother has died in a car accident, Elle is suddenly facing her first real encounter with grief and, unable to sit with it, throws herself into planning the memorial, down to selecting the music.
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This town has known seasons of many stripes, from that autumn of grief after 9/11 to that spring of solitude and trepidation as COVID-19 first emerged.
Noun
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Their mother cried out in anguish.
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Meanwhile, hundreds remained missing, leading to a wave of anguish among relatives and friends.
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“Heartbreak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartbreak. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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