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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
Their coupling instantly captured the attention and hearts of fans around the world, and Swift’s presence at Chiefs games was even credited with bolstering female interest in NFL football.
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Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
According to People, Swift and Kelce's donations are going to nonprofits located in New York, California, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Missouri, and Rhode Island—places close to the couple's hearts.
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Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
Or their hearts may convince them to close off with their day ones.
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Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
1 July 2026
Our hearts are left warmed by its deft exploration of humanity, patriarchy and the meaning of life.
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Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
In addition to protein, hemp hearts contain fiber, iron, magnesium, zinc, and heart-healthy omega-3 fats.
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Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
1 July 2026
In the most predictable twist of 2026, the viral German soccer fan who has spent the past month traversing America and stealing hearts, has fled social media.
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Zach Dean Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
Studies have shown testosterone produced during male puberty does lead to more muscle mass, larger hearts and lungs, greater body height and longer limbs on average for boys and men, according to the American College of Sports Medicine.
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Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
30 June 2026
Bajraktarevic and his mates aim to break some hearts at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium this week.
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Sean Gregory,
Time,
30 June 2026
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
According to People, Swift and Kelce's donations are going to nonprofits located in New York, California, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Missouri, and Rhode Island—places close to the couple's hearts.
—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
Or their hearts may convince them to close off with their day ones.
—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
1 July 2026
Our hearts are left warmed by its deft exploration of humanity, patriarchy and the meaning of life.
—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
In addition to protein, hemp hearts contain fiber, iron, magnesium, zinc, and heart-healthy omega-3 fats.
—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
1 July 2026
In the most predictable twist of 2026, the viral German soccer fan who has spent the past month traversing America and stealing hearts, has fled social media.
—
Zach Dean Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
Studies have shown testosterone produced during male puberty does lead to more muscle mass, larger hearts and lungs, greater body height and longer limbs on average for boys and men, according to the American College of Sports Medicine.
—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
30 June 2026
Bajraktarevic and his mates aim to break some hearts at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium this week.
—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
30 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hearts
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Lahore is the capital of Pakistan’s most populous Punjab province, where many parents send their children to private tutoring centers in the afternoon and evening.
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Kennard could have provided a critical floor-spacing piece around Doncic, who thrives when surrounded by lob-catching centers, athletic wings and knockdown shooters.
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The roots of the fall-out stretch back to 2019, before filming for the franchise’s fourth feature instalment began, when Margera signed a wellness agreement with the producers which committed him to sobriety amid his struggles with alcoholism.
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Simply apply 1 to 2 inches of natural mulch, like bark mulch, over the roots of your plants to lock in soil moisture and keep the mulch line at least 1 inch away from the plant's stems.
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Nowhere has Hollywood left its mark quite like this desert town of 6,000 souls on the banks of the Rio Grande.
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Spiritual progress requires fighting against the natural downward inclination of our souls—though fighting, oddly, is also the problem.
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That represents a significant eyeball shift following last season’s 50-50 split between the two fashion capitals.
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Both are attempting historic makeovers of their capitals, with an eye to their own legacies.
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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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Thousands of fans in Mexico lost their minds and shook the earth.
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Jason and Travis Kelce's podcast, New Heights, is where the NFL brothers (Travis plays for the Chiefs, while Jason is retired from the Eagles) go to hash out all that's on their minds.
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Artificial intelligence is fundamentally altering America's economic geography, enabling businesses to operate globally while reducing reliance on traditional urban hubs.
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The airport is one of only two commercial aviation hubs in the United States to feature terminal gambling (the other is Reno-Tahoe International Airport).
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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 6 Jul. 2026.
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