1
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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2
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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3
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
During his remarks, Sweeney urged those in the church to try to follow Craven’s lead by showing up for one another, leading with their hearts and remembering to find a little humor even when the world feels heavy.
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Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Oct. 2025
After spinning, flipping and twirling their hearts out, the pair received a score of 34 from the judges.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025
Such devotion will remain forever etched in our hearts.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Her rescuers said a bittersweet goodbye with full hearts, knowing she would be taken care of.
—Kendall Malinchock, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
The media mogul also shared a photo of her white birthday cake, decorated with raspberries and small red and white hearts, and tagged her All’s Fair co-stars, Watts, Paulson, Nash, Close and Taylor.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
While other heartwarming footage has melted hearts as dogs react to their first ever comfortable bed.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
And in both cases, the women break the men's hearts by rejecting them and leaving them in tears.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2025
Childs uses vital wheat gluten to make most of the protein-rich meat substitutes, but ingredients like tofu and hearts of palm are also used.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Oct. 2025
After spinning, flipping and twirling their hearts out, the pair received a score of 34 from the judges.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025
Such devotion will remain forever etched in our hearts.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Her rescuers said a bittersweet goodbye with full hearts, knowing she would be taken care of.
—Kendall Malinchock, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
The media mogul also shared a photo of her white birthday cake, decorated with raspberries and small red and white hearts, and tagged her All’s Fair co-stars, Watts, Paulson, Nash, Close and Taylor.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
While other heartwarming footage has melted hearts as dogs react to their first ever comfortable bed.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
And in both cases, the women break the men's hearts by rejecting them and leaving them in tears.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2025
Childs uses vital wheat gluten to make most of the protein-rich meat substitutes, but ingredients like tofu and hearts of palm are also used.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hearts
Noun
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The organization's dogs don't just support New Yorkers on marathon day; New York Therapy Animals' fluffy volunteers spread smiles across the city's hospitals, healthcare facilities, day centers, and assisted living facilities.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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This funding freeze forced rape crisis centers to fire critical staff.—
Gwen Moore,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Evolito itself traces its roots to YASA’s early axial flux technology.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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For better or for worse, the Halo franchise seems to be done with wacky campaign experiments and is returning to its roots.—
Alyssa Mercante,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Pluribus is as dry, ironic, brutal, and alert to the horrors festering in no small number of human souls as anything he’s made.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
27 Oct. 2025
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As much as personality appears to rule the day — Trump is a New York billionaire developer whose bombastic style captured the souls of discontented rural Americans — the 2028 presidential race might come down to simple, timeworn economic forces.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
27 Oct. 2025
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Milan, the country's second biggest city, is the metropolitan hub of northern Italy and one of the fashion capitals of the world.—
Laura Saravia,
NBC news,
29 Oct. 2025
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Clearly there’s a comedy scene there, but New York and Los Angeles are considered the de facto capitals.—
Frank DiGiacomo,
Billboard,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Infused in cleansers, toners, and even essences, K-beauty’s exfoliating ingredients are often gentle and appear alongside hydrators to keep skin comfortable, while still delivering their brightening, smoothing, and resurfacing benefits.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
14 Oct. 2025
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The songs pack a wide range of elements into a single track, starting with rock, pop, soul, funk, dub, club music, and rap, plus various other essences, from singer-songwriter-like qualities to music originating from Japan’s internet like Vocaloid.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Of the respondents, 30% said having a conversation about family health history had never crossed their minds and 20% said their families don't talk about health openly.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
26 Oct. 2025
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If Barack Obama had done this, Republicans would be losing their minds.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Great cities are hubs for great people, businesses and visitor experiences.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
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More than a place for commerce, the brand sees the flagships as cultural hubs that combine art, luxury, architecture and craft in one space.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Moisture helps break up soil cores and promotes turf recovery after aeration.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Oct. 2025
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Redevelopment in city cores will be costly, dangerous and prolonged.—
Shelly Culbertson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Hearts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hearts. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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