Thesaurus results for HEARTS

hearts

noun

plural of heart

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 Colorado went into Georgia Tech — playing in its first sellout home-opener in 20 years — and ripped their hearts out. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026 Roughly 450 users reacted with likes or hearts, while about 480 responded with laughing emojis, underscoring the divided response. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 Exposure to art could melt hard hearts, or turn away the sword. — Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2026 In portraits in homes and classrooms, in daily photographs on the front page of the country’s main party newspaper, on the lapel badges that citizens had pinned over their hearts, Kim’s image was the very iconography of the state. — Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026 Seeing all the fiancé’s extended family in our city for the civil ceremony and reception and friends at the reception put a very poignant sting in our hearts for the four local family members who weren’t included. — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026 Pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, and hemp hearts (the soft inner part of a hemp seed) also provide protein, fiber and other nutrients. — Jo Ann Liguori, Flow Space, 31 Aug. 2026 During their careers, Dolly Parton, Lady Gaga, Matt Damon, Ariana Grande and more A-listers have leveraged their fame and fortune for causes close to their hearts. — Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026 Her extraordinary talent, generosity, and love for the Volunteer State (the nickname for Tennessee) touched hearts around the world and will continue to inspire generations to come. — Tiago Ventura, Time, 26 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hearts

Noun

Why data centers are becoming a political issue For years, politicians in both parties largely celebrated data centers as job creators and economic development projects.

— Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
The county will use 12 locations as early voting centers, according to Dickens.

— Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of centers

Noun

The gel texture lightly clarifies the scalp and volumizes the roots with the help of salicylic and glutamic acids.

— Madison San Miguel, Allure, 5 Sep. 2026
Having a healthy lawn means managing soil conditions for the roots, mowing properly, and strengthening the density of the grass by overseeding.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of roots

Noun

Every mosquito has a type Count me among the unfortunate souls who are mosquito magnets; something about my body chemistry is irresistible to those tiny bloodsucking fiends.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 1 Sep. 2026
Musashi also finds many Oni weapons on his journey, but they can only be used once before needing to be charged with blue souls.

— Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of souls

Noun

For a brand with more than 700 points of sale, the next stage of growth is not about adding more stores in the usual fashion capitals.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Over the last five years, efforts to make social networks Facebook and Instagram safer for young people have erupted across courts, classrooms and capitals.

— Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of capitals

Noun

Your knives go on the outside of these narrow, freestanding blocks, which typically have wooden exteriors and magnetic cores.

— Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
Americans from the urban cores to rural outskirts are objecting to these facilities, which house the servers and networking equipment used for AI and other digital services.

— Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of cores

Noun

This time round, Horvat is on to something even more deliciously odd with a study that mashes together grief, matrimonial disharmony, the alien nature of mathematical minds, and desire’s wild pursuit of obscure objects.

— Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
Most of the time, people come with their pre-existing views and biases, repeat them out loud, close their minds to alternative perspectives, and go home even more sure of their ways.

— Ben Bland, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of minds

Noun

At the heart of the Shein model is a vast network of contract manufacturers based in the southern province of Guangdong, in particular Guangzhou’s Panyu and Haizhu Districts — home to one of the world’s most dynamic manufacturing hubs.

— Denni Hu, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Ukraine, for its part, has pursued long-range drone strikes on Russian oil refineries and logistics hubs, seeking to raise the cost of the war for Moscow and test President Vladimir Putin's resolve after more than four-and-a-half years of conflict.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of hubs

Noun

To experience a thicker, chewier noodle, order the tsukemen (dipping-style ramen) with a broth, as dense as gravy, fusing the essences of pork, chicken and fish.

— Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Common formats include serums, moisturizers and creams, cleansers, essences and toners, and masks.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 11 Aug. 2026