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 Naturally, local hearts yearn for the days with which Keegan is associated. — James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026 Regardless of the era or trend, Kenan Thompson has remained a constant in millennials' hearts and '90s culture. — Dontaira Terrell, USA Today, 22 July 2026 Hold him close in your hearts, share his stories, and never stop saying his name. — Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 20 July 2026 England went ahead of Argentina in the 55th minute of their semifinal, but Messi found another gear and set up both late goals to break England’s hearts and keep Argentina’s run alive. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026 The government that decided what machines may do with Chinese hearts spent the same seven days volunteering to referee yours. — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 Kane’s message was met with support from his followers and teammates like Morgan Rogers, Anthony Gordon and Djed Spence, who all commented hearts on Kane’s post. — Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026 The capers and sauce made for a delicately delicious fish dish served with a side of artichoke hearts and fingerling potatoes. — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 16 July 2026 The result is something that’s splendid and sprawling while remaining insulated from major emotions (with the exception of the thread involving Argos, Odysseus’s faithful hunting dog, which could shatter the hardest of hearts). — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 15 July 2026

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Noun

Data centers The biggest policy divide of the night came on a question about data centers.

— Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
Meanwhile, in another corner of the AI economy, the world's largest technology companies have committed nearly $700 billion to build data centers in 2026 alone, on top of $380 billion the year before.

— Nili Gilbert, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of centers

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For a natural, lash-enhancing effect, Briceno suggests pressing the pencil directly into the roots of your lashes rather than drawing a thick line above them.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 24 July 2026
Kachakji is specific in calling out the Arab roots of her food, as opposed to generically calling it Mediterranean.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026

Definition of roots

Noun

Two of Latin alternative’s gentlest souls combine their heart-on-your-sleeve electronic and indie-folk impulses for a breezy, languorous collaborative record.

— E.R. Pulgar, Pitchfork, 20 July 2026
The first major Roman poet, Ennius, describes a dream in which Homer’s ghost appeared to him and explained that souls transmigrate after bodily death; this poetic spirit would now take up residence in Ennius.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 July 2026

Definition of souls

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These may be restored heritage buildings in European capitals, villa collections overlooking crystalline waters, or—notably in 2025 and 2026—luxury lodges set in deserts, forests, and mountains.

— Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026
As protesters gathered each evening in Kyiv and other regional capitals, demanding both Fedorov's reinstatement and broader military reforms, the political pressure quickly mounted.

— Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of capitals

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Following SpaceX’s splashy record-setting public offering last month, that’s the big question on many investors’ minds.

— Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
Defense attorney Nathaniel Barone urged jurors to keep their minds open about the case, which hinges not only on actions but on motivation.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026

Definition of minds

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In general, Daosist alchemy is understood as distilling elements of the world into potent spiritual essences.

— Michael Naparstek, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
One notable upgrade is the Sheet Mask Boost Mode, specifically designed to help hydrating essences penetrate deeper into the skin.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 June 2026