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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
But Canadian superstar Connor McDavid, a three-time NHL MVP, broke America’s hearts in overtime, scoring a championship-clinching goal.
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Sean Gregory, Time, 26 Jan. 2026
Our hearts were and are still broken.
—Hope Hunt, Baltimore Sun, 26 Jan. 2026
Our hearts and prayers are truly with the Rauber family.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
Its hearts-and-minds campaigns stress social justice, in contrast with the corruption and exploitation most Nigerians struggle under.
—Obi Anyadike, semafor.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Our hearts are heavy, and we are deeply stricken by this tragedy that has befallen one of our own.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 25 Jan. 2026
This cotton candy shade packs a lot of punch when paired with tiny little accent hearts.
—Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 25 Jan. 2026
What the museum dream team did not see was the pain in our hearts about this jail.
—Dorothy Jenkins Fields, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
My message this week is about not letting our hearts be troubled, and Jesus is the way.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026
Sean Gregory, Time, 26 Jan. 2026
Our hearts were and are still broken.
—Hope Hunt, Baltimore Sun, 26 Jan. 2026
Our hearts and prayers are truly with the Rauber family.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
Its hearts-and-minds campaigns stress social justice, in contrast with the corruption and exploitation most Nigerians struggle under.
—Obi Anyadike, semafor.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Our hearts are heavy, and we are deeply stricken by this tragedy that has befallen one of our own.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 25 Jan. 2026
This cotton candy shade packs a lot of punch when paired with tiny little accent hearts.
—Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 25 Jan. 2026
What the museum dream team did not see was the pain in our hearts about this jail.
—Dorothy Jenkins Fields, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
My message this week is about not letting our hearts be troubled, and Jesus is the way.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hearts
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Today, the training centers provide lactation and feeding rooms, and the USOPC offers everything from physical and mental health support to nutritional planning and postpartum recovery strategies.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Much of that will go toward AI, including chips and data centers.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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While neighboring vineyards resorted to grafting their vines onto pest-resistant American roots, DRC used various intensive strategies to keep its original European vines intact, at least until the 1940s.—
Pin Yen Tan 9 min ago,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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In 2017, McRae went back to her YouTube roots and uploaded a video of herself singing an original ballad.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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On his mother’s side, a line of troubled souls and eccentrics.—
Maya Singer,
Vogue,
1 Feb. 2026
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Michael’s ability to inhabit two distinct souls with such power and nuance is nothing short of extraordinary.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Both parties have since agreed to hold follow-on discussions after consultations with their capitals, according to a source familiar with the negotiations.—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Milan is one of the fashion capitals of the world, of course—but the city truly has something to offer for any curious traveler with a craving for art, design, and culinary pleasures.—
Anna Grace Lee,
Vogue,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The new observations show that magnetic fields play a central role in launching and shaping the powerful winds streaming from Arp 220's twin cores.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Or congested living in its urban cores?—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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La Cava, Lee and Elo-Rivera had already made up their minds to support a different proposal that would include charging nonresidents to park at Balboa Park and would not include a ballot measure.—
Donna Frye,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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As the world gears up for the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics Games in Italy, other winter sports like ice skating are also at the forefront of travelers’ minds.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Both Changi Airport, one of the world’s busiest international hubs, and Seletar Airport, which supports business and regional aviation, are being considered.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Feb. 2026
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Many run from popular hubs like Chiang Mai, three hours away.—
Vicky Smith,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Skin care leads the conversation, alongside a growing focus on niche fragrances, refined essences and wellness treatments.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
22 Dec. 2025
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And this year’s lineup is loaded with glow-boosting icons—from milky toners and hydrating essences to overnight masks that make your skin feel like a cloud.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
2 Dec. 2025
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“Hearts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hearts. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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