1
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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2
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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3
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
Women need this to be healthy – for their hearts, their brains.
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Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
The beautiful friendship between a 93-year-old widower and his senior cat has melted hearts online, as internet users can't get enough of their daily routine.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Perhaps through my plays, fiction, and poetry, some minds might be changed, and a few hearts won over.
—Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Fast-forward to today, and Baymax captured our hearts with his warmth and commitment to helping others.
—Sanath Chilakala, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Environmental innovation and instilling an appreciation for nature in the next generation are values close to both Prince William and Princess Kate's hearts.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Sometimes our brains need something completely different to concentrate on while our hearts do their mending.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
That doesn’t always change hearts.
—Rachel Royster
september 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2025
In many cases, women have smaller hearts.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
The beautiful friendship between a 93-year-old widower and his senior cat has melted hearts online, as internet users can't get enough of their daily routine.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Perhaps through my plays, fiction, and poetry, some minds might be changed, and a few hearts won over.
—Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Fast-forward to today, and Baymax captured our hearts with his warmth and commitment to helping others.
—Sanath Chilakala, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Environmental innovation and instilling an appreciation for nature in the next generation are values close to both Prince William and Princess Kate's hearts.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Sometimes our brains need something completely different to concentrate on while our hearts do their mending.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
That doesn’t always change hearts.
—Rachel Royster
september 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2025
In many cases, women have smaller hearts.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hearts
Noun
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The lawsuit, filed in Sacramento Superior Court last week, centers around public artwork intended for the corner of 13th and J streets at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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In addition, treatment centers often provide rooms with soft lighting, a naturalistic decor, and music or other sensory stimulation.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
5 Sep. 2025
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For example, most types of turfgrass have short roots, and soil samples from lawns only need to be dug to a depth of 4 inches.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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The roots of my family tree are firmly established in the soil of Great Britain.—
Elizabeth Bass Parman,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Some of the braver souls in Europe are exploring her thesis, as 1+1 is in development on two series and a feature film co-productions.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
29 Aug. 2025
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The Slow Burn of Modern Taste Low-caf is not just a compromise for caffeine-intolerant souls.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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As much as Putin’s chumminess with Xi and Modi might have sparked some discomfort in many European capitals, the group was brought together by a combination of need, economic pragmatism and opportunity, analysts say.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
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For travelers who are in their element in the halls of museums and hushed theaters, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection offers a singular way to soak in the world’s cultural capitals—by sea.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Therapists have a big part to play in keeping human minds healthy and sound, especially during the outstretched Wild West adoption of contemporary AI.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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New tight ends coach/passing game coordinator Thomas Brown and wide receivers coach Todd Downing are longtime coaching veterans with experience working under other top offensive minds like McDaniels.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In Mississauga, developments around transit hubs, such as those supported by improvements like the Hurontario Light Rail Transit, are fostering mixed-use districts that blend multifamily units and retail spaces.—
John Krpan,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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In December 2023, the school board passed a resolution vowing to rethink school choice and prioritize neighborhood schools, nodding to their role as vital community hubs.—
Mila Koumpilova,
ProPublica,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Prince Edward County is delightfully bikable and walkable, especially along the Millennium Trail and town cores.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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These new chips include eight cores, 16 threads, and 24MB of cache, amounting to a 30W maximum TDP.—
Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Two of Pluto's midsize moons may be made of the guts of its largest moon, Charon, new research suggests.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Still today, bacteria living in vertebrate guts form coprostanol by metabolizing cholesterol, and coprostanol is typically released into the environment as waste product (curiously enough, human feces are especially enriched in coprostanol).—
David Bressan,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Hearts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hearts. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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