Thesaurus results for HEARTS

hearts

noun

plural of heart

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 Edo joined thousands of friends and followers in Eugenie’s comment section, sharing three pink hearts and an angel baby emoji. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026 Their flavor is different, but many recipes are written for canned or jarred hearts rather than fresh artichokes. — Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 7 Aug. 2026 Leaves can be pointed, elongated, or shaped like hearts and come in various textures, patterns, and colors like red, green, and silver hues. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026 The title has once again stolen hearts on streaming this summer with Nielsen ranking it as the top reality title on streaming for six consecutive weeks as of mid-July. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026 Physicians say the health payoff, for hearts and brains alike, is real. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 5 Aug. 2026 As the inaugural case that launched our office's Cold Case Homicide Unit, this prosecution holds a special place in our hearts as ministers of justice. — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 31 July 2026 By Season 6, however, Schroeder had evolved into the most sensible person on the Bravo hit, and her love affair with Beau Clark won over the audience’s hearts. — Marlow Stern, Variety, 30 July 2026 Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns won hearts on Monday night, attending a local Jewish youth fundraiser and calling it an honor to represent the city. — Staff, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026

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Noun

Their traditional decor centers around darker fabrics and pale wall coverings.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
The transitional kindergarten growth has siphoned more lucrative 4-year-olds from their sites — as babies and toddlers require higher staff ratios and more intense care — putting even more centers at risk of closing, research showed.

— Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of centers

Noun

Matt Wood is 5’7, five inches shorter than Jackman, but that would be good enough to satisfy most fans hoping Logan goes back to his comic roots.

— Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
However, a large number of larvae can significantly damage plants’ roots, particularly if the plant is young or already not at its healthiest.

— Leah Chester-Davis, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of roots

Noun

Kenneth Walker Kenneth Walker grew up in Memphis, Tennessee, which like Kansas City is regarded as one of the barbecue capitals of the world.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026
Advertisement What these capitals have built is a series of bilateral relationships, some stronger than others, that function as force multipliers.

— Ariane Tabatabai, Time, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of capitals

Noun

For the best heat conductivity, seek out stainless steel omelet pans with aluminum cores.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
The system detects gamma rays released when atomic nuclei collide and decay, giving researchers a direct look at the forces holding atomic cores together.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of cores

Noun

Whatever was in the minds of people like Bernie Sanders and AOC, at a time when the likelihood of Democrats winning the House and possibly the Senate was real, is just the thing that could put the kibosh on the whole scenario in the 2026 midterms.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
Many of the images provoked director name-checking in viewers' minds — Was this from Wieland Wagner in 1951?

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of minds

Noun

But Golden State also has established a bar network in the region — 35 spots and counting — creating hubs for fans to gather to watch games.

— Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Recent months have seen oil refineries, weapons factories, and e-commerce logistical hubs go up in flames, adding further strain on a Russian economy that’s already cracking from high inflation, onerous borrowing costs, and soaring debt.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of hubs

Noun

And now, the best toner pads have joined the other post-cleanse staples, including face essences and milky toners, to amplify the effects of your skin-care routine and deliver additional layers of hydration to skin.

— Deanna Pai, Vogue, 27 July 2026
In general, Daosist alchemy is understood as distilling elements of the world into potent spiritual essences.

— Michael Naparstek, The Conversation, 6 July 2026