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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
La Familia members typically bang drums and sing their hearts out from opening to closing whistle but decided to stay quiet and brought no flags or instruments to the stadium.
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Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
Friendship inevitably blooms, and when Sidney leaves the scene (and Norton the series) at the end of Season 4, many hearts (including Geordie’s) are broken.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
His presence touched many lives, and his memory will remain in our hearts forever.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
Artichoke Hearts Canned artichoke hearts deliver flavor and fiber to countless dishes.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
Cheval Blanc Courchevel’s mustard exterior suggests a traditional, Savoyard scene of reindeer rugs and bannisters carved with twee hearts and cowbells inside.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
There are no hearts to lose, no streaks weaponized against you, and no ads interrupting your flow.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 3 June 2026
Our hearts go out to Joe's family, friends and the generations of neighbors who loved him.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 2 June 2026
In their initial meetings, Universal’s Tom Pollock pitched Penland on Scorsese’s sincere, if idiosyncratic, Catholicism, and the ways that showing Jesus’ human side could open people’s hearts to his message.
—Isaac Butler, New Yorker, 30 May 2026
Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
Friendship inevitably blooms, and when Sidney leaves the scene (and Norton the series) at the end of Season 4, many hearts (including Geordie’s) are broken.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
His presence touched many lives, and his memory will remain in our hearts forever.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
Artichoke Hearts Canned artichoke hearts deliver flavor and fiber to countless dishes.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
Cheval Blanc Courchevel’s mustard exterior suggests a traditional, Savoyard scene of reindeer rugs and bannisters carved with twee hearts and cowbells inside.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
There are no hearts to lose, no streaks weaponized against you, and no ads interrupting your flow.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 3 June 2026
Our hearts go out to Joe's family, friends and the generations of neighbors who loved him.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 2 June 2026
In their initial meetings, Universal’s Tom Pollock pitched Penland on Scorsese’s sincere, if idiosyncratic, Catholicism, and the ways that showing Jesus’ human side could open people’s hearts to his message.
—Isaac Butler, New Yorker, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hearts
Noun
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Where to donate blood or platelets Here are the permanent American Red Cross blood and platelet donation centers in the Sacramento area, but the organization also hosts blood drives throughout the region.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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General Atomics already operates the DIII-D National Fusion Facility, one of the leading magnetic-fusion research centers in the United States.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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The 36-year-old entrepreneur from Stanford, Connecticut, moved to Mexico City last year to reconnect with the roots of his late grandparents.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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Jason Momoa, who was born in Hawaii, was photographed helping Lola arrange traditional colorful Hawaiian garlands, the leis, a tribute to her roots.—
Monica Coviello,
Vanity Fair,
11 June 2026
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Her fans, many sporting sheer red gloves, cat ears and varying levels of undress, were eager to be sated and reacted as if their souls were being saved within seconds of the start of each of the 23 songs Grande performed.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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That unity was on display in downtown Minneapolis on Saturday as thousands, dressed in purple, came together at the Prince sing-along and block party, and sang from their souls.—
Reg Chapman,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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Also, back then, the shows were spread across four fashion capitals—plus Pitti in Florence.—
Irene Kim,
Vogue,
13 June 2026
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On Saturday, anti-LGBTQ+ rallies were held in both capitals.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 June 2026
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New luxury tax thresholds were introduced, imposing punitive roster-building restrictions on big spenders, scaring teams away from keeping their championship cores intact.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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Additionally, their cores can (usually) be removed, allowing sealant to be injected through them into tubeless tires.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 June 2026
Noun
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Doing so can prevent the fear of missing out that many adolescents feel when they aren’t glued to their phones and offer a substitute to take their minds off social media.—
Avni Trivedi,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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Yet the idea is holy writ at the Fed and in the minds of most policymakers.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Noun
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One-way fares are $2, but select hubs and locations including Miramar, Sheridan Park and Broward Boulevard allow for free parking with a BCT One-Day Pass.—
Ava DiCecca,
Sun Sentinel,
5 June 2026
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Infantino visited Ferguson and his team at one of their research hubs at the University of Tennessee for a progress update last year and ended up staying for half a day, which is nearly as long as Ferguson’s working relationship with former England manager Fabio Capello.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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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 15 Jun. 2026.
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