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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
Millennials have a soft spot in their hearts for babydoll tops.
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Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
Our hearts go out to the people who were lost, their families, and everyone who has been impacted.
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Steven Rosenbaum,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
However, unbeknownst to the girls, the men left the original villa setting and snuck away to Casa Amor, a second filming location where six bombshells in sexy costumes were waiting to steal guys' hearts.
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Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Tate and the rest of the artists here can teach us to listen, to slow down, to look with our whole hearts out and to create in the same way, fully and passionately.
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Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
The Iran situation has broken hearts around the world — and in Tijuana, at least, a city stepped up to offer the dignity that politics withheld.
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Olivia Shalhoup,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
General Daily Insight for June 15, 2026 Fresh sparks greet steady hearts and invite open doors.
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
Minimalistic nail art like tiny red hearts is the perfect addition to strawberry milk nails.
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Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
Sign a peace treaty in the afternoon (don't ask me about the Xs and Os of it, that ain't my wheelhouse), and host a UFC fight that night with ring girl Chrissy Blair stealing hearts.
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Zach Dean Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
Our hearts go out to the people who were lost, their families, and everyone who has been impacted.
—
Steven Rosenbaum,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
However, unbeknownst to the girls, the men left the original villa setting and snuck away to Casa Amor, a second filming location where six bombshells in sexy costumes were waiting to steal guys' hearts.
—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Tate and the rest of the artists here can teach us to listen, to slow down, to look with our whole hearts out and to create in the same way, fully and passionately.
—
Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
The Iran situation has broken hearts around the world — and in Tijuana, at least, a city stepped up to offer the dignity that politics withheld.
—
Olivia Shalhoup,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
General Daily Insight for June 15, 2026 Fresh sparks greet steady hearts and invite open doors.
—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
Minimalistic nail art like tiny red hearts is the perfect addition to strawberry milk nails.
—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
Sign a peace treaty in the afternoon (don't ask me about the Xs and Os of it, that ain't my wheelhouse), and host a UFC fight that night with ring girl Chrissy Blair stealing hearts.
—
Zach Dean Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hearts
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What were once more modest spaces offering massages and other select services have grown into comprehensive wellness centers, offering a vast array of options for guests seeking pampering and self-care.
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There will also be cooling centers available in the city, Cook County, and the surrounding counties.
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Aniston, on the other hand, leaned into the shoe's casual roots, wearing hers with jeans and a tank top for a relaxed look that felt quintessentially summer.
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The dynamic Sun in your 9th House of Exploration quincunxes powerful Pluto in your 4th House of Home, so growth calls while roots demand attention.
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History, whether acknowledged or not, is etched in our souls.
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What Computer means is that Jimmy should be looking out for what’s best for Carmen and his other relatives, who have put so much of their souls into that business.
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Protests from Washington and other capitals didn’t slow China’s island buildup, and Beijing has learned from that experience, Powell said.
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Between capitals, the ship glides through Austria’s wine country, with family winery visits and Melk Abbey structuring the scenic stretches.
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Narrow tree cores – the diameter of a pencil – have been pulled from some of the planet’s oldest trees.
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But Becerra remained the clear Democratic favorite in South County, in the urban cores of Escondido and San Marcos, as well as most of Vista and Oceanside.
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In the absence of an official investigation, the incident last September has been magnified, and perhaps embellished, in the minds of veterans living on the campus, a community defined by the vulnerability of physical disability, substance use and trauma.
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Le Cren’s interviews with team members and coaches consistently hit home how sports competition strengthens bodies and minds to bring out the best in people — confidence, cooperation, leadership, skills and tenacity.
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On Saturday, Italy’s health ministry said 18 cities — including the most popular tourism hubs like Venice, Florence, Bologna and Milan — were on red alert due to danger posed by the high temperatures.
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On Saturday, Italy’s Health Ministry said 18 cities — including the most popular tourism hubs such as Venice, Florence, Bologna and Milan — were on red alert due to danger posed by the high temperatures.
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One notable upgrade is the Sheet Mask Boost Mode, specifically designed to help hydrating essences penetrate deeper into the skin.
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In this process, neuroscientists assess the emotional benefits of natural essences using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI).
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“Hearts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hearts. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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