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as in centers
a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest
the heart of the village economy was the outdoor market
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as in roots
the central part or aspect of something under consideration
at the heart of the problem is the school's outmoded computer system avoided any small talk and got right to the heart of the matter
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as in souls
the seat of one's deepest thoughts and emotions
deep down in her heart, she knew he was telling the truth
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Recent Examples of hearts
With its sarong, curve-enhancing silhouette, and scooped neckline, the little red dress is enough to stop hearts, take breath away, and provide CPR all at once.
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Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 11 May 2026
This one, from the chef Perfecte Rocher (now cooking in San Diego), makes the most of spring delights, including fava beans and artichoke hearts.
—Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Teenager Jaedyn Shaw of the San Diego Wave was the first to capture local hearts this way.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
How exactly did a sport that struggled to gain traction for decades go on to break the World Cup's record for largest attendance and win over Americans' hearts?
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 9 May 2026
And now, with his passing, along with McQueen and Malcolm — Brown’s famous three amigos who rode into our hearts and enthralled millions, are no more.
—Mark Dee
may 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 May 2026
In a world of a million water options—sparkling, flavored, and about a zillion combinations of the two—my husband and I have a special place in our hearts (and our refrigerator) for coconut water.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
This one is going to touch some hearts.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
These same aging indicators didn’t show up in the comparison hearts.
—Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 4 May 2026
Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 11 May 2026
This one, from the chef Perfecte Rocher (now cooking in San Diego), makes the most of spring delights, including fava beans and artichoke hearts.
—Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Teenager Jaedyn Shaw of the San Diego Wave was the first to capture local hearts this way.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
How exactly did a sport that struggled to gain traction for decades go on to break the World Cup's record for largest attendance and win over Americans' hearts?
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 9 May 2026
And now, with his passing, along with McQueen and Malcolm — Brown’s famous three amigos who rode into our hearts and enthralled millions, are no more.
—Mark Dee
may 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 May 2026
In a world of a million water options—sparkling, flavored, and about a zillion combinations of the two—my husband and I have a special place in our hearts (and our refrigerator) for coconut water.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
This one is going to touch some hearts.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
These same aging indicators didn’t show up in the comparison hearts.
—Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hearts
Noun
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That fear, in 2026, centers on how rapid information exchange and artificial intelligence are reshaping human thought into something collective and homogenized.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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The late Pope Francis famously stayed away from the big European centers of Christianity during his 12-year pontificate, preferring instead to visit small Catholic communities far from Rome.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
Noun
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What is striking about this moment is that America is not merely acknowledging the Jewish roots of some of its values historically, but openly turning again to a distinctly Jewish practice as a possible source of wisdom for the present.—
Ari Berman,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Rayner is a favorite of members who think the party has strayed too far from its working-class roots and those who want the party to do more to boost the minimum wage and raise taxes on the rich.—
Danica Kirka,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The history wonks upstairs tell us that ancient Egyptians considered butterflies to be symbols of eternity, souls and divine transformation.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026
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For audiences, the echo chamber that develops in the villas can seem debilitating to a possible reconciliation, but Walberg says that there are invariably a few authentic souls whose support is sincere rather than a tactic to get them into mischief.—
Todd Gilchrist,
IndieWire,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Few capitals boast as dramatic a setting as Santiago, Chile, which is squished between the Chilean Coast Range and some of the highest mountains in the Andes.—
Mark Johanson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 May 2026
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The altar was flanked by two twelve-foot-high columns of green marble topped by Corinthian capitals supporting a larger, curved pediment, next to which were two oversize American flags set into floor stands.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
Noun
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The mystery becomes even harder to explain because planetary cores are generally thought to form quickly.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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The federal plan would increase production of plutonium pits, the cores of nuclear weapons, a project that would cost $5 billion a year for the next six years.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Again, no details, and fans' minds are wandering as far as this being an arena or battle royale mode, but that would be a little surprising.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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For more than 157 years, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has been the South’s source for culture, community, and news for curious minds.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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The airlift will then continue to take remaining passengers to one of more than a dozen Regional Emerging Special Pathogen Treatment Centers, regional hubs focused on special pathogen readiness.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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Gas prices have shot up by more than 50%, according to some metrics, and airline ticket prices over the last two months have been surging at major airports while smaller hubs, like Hollywood Burbank, are canceling trips altogether.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Like almost all modern iterations of music, the genre of Catalan rumba has evolved alongside streaming-era influences and the younger generations of musicians who have taken up its sonic essences and distilled them through their own lenses.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
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Many imitation almond extracts or essences rely on synthetic benzaldehyde for flavor, which can create saccharine notes that overpower delicate desserts like custards, sponges, or pastry creams.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Hearts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hearts. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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