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
Where would our legacy live, if banned from the Internet, besides our heads and our hearts?
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Rodney Carmichael, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Cameron James After learning French to woo Bianca as the lovesick Cameron, Gordon-Levitt continued to steal our hearts in other film appearances, most notably the 2009 indie hit (500) Days of Summer.
—Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
The mission of Global Classmates is to connect students globally to expand their minds, hearts and hands.
—Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2025
Clark cycles through the five stages of grief throughout her performance, snapping at a nurse over the treatment of her son one moment, and then breaking everyone’s hearts by wistfully telling stories of James’ daredevil antics the next.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Sep. 2025
The moment a rescue dog made himself at home has melted hearts across the internet.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Our hearts continue to be with the families.
—Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2025
The project focuses on a subject matter close to their hearts, born organically out of conversations around a theme that has deeply unsettled them and raised many questions.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 23 Sep. 2025
Their sacrifice in service to our nation will forever be etched in our hearts and in the legacy of the Night Stalkers.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
Rodney Carmichael, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Cameron James After learning French to woo Bianca as the lovesick Cameron, Gordon-Levitt continued to steal our hearts in other film appearances, most notably the 2009 indie hit (500) Days of Summer.
—Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
The mission of Global Classmates is to connect students globally to expand their minds, hearts and hands.
—Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2025
Clark cycles through the five stages of grief throughout her performance, snapping at a nurse over the treatment of her son one moment, and then breaking everyone’s hearts by wistfully telling stories of James’ daredevil antics the next.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Sep. 2025
The moment a rescue dog made himself at home has melted hearts across the internet.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Our hearts continue to be with the families.
—Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2025
The project focuses on a subject matter close to their hearts, born organically out of conversations around a theme that has deeply unsettled them and raised many questions.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 23 Sep. 2025
Their sacrifice in service to our nation will forever be etched in our hearts and in the legacy of the Night Stalkers.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hearts
Noun
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Beans are often associated with South America, the Dutch have popularized the instant coffee brands Americans have become most familiar with and café culture centers on Italian espresso traditions.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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People who are unhoused often rely on area warming centers, such as the Willa Gill Services Center, and local nonprofits, to make it through the year’s coldest days.—
Sofi Zeman
October 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 Oct. 2025
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Her perky protagonist notably navigated a romantic relationship with vampire Bill Compton and explored the roots of her own fairy ancestry.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Oct. 2025
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The brand, which began as a music label in 2002 before adding a ready-to-wear line in 2005, will retain Maison Kitsuné’s youth culture roots while targeting a more mature audience.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
4 Oct. 2025
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That means just about any food-and-Miami related subject is fair game, from who picks the avocados and celebrations of the different culinary cultures of Miami to why everyone in this town is willing to sell their literal souls and possibly their children for mangoes every summer.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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The film stars Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Teller, and Callum Turner in a story set in the afterlife, where souls have one week to choose their eternal fate.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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For two years, Israeli jets and special forces have undertaken daring missions, striking targets once thought untouchable, with regional capitals from Doha to Tehran and Damascus bearing the scars of Netanyahu’s pledge to reshape the Middle East after the October 7, 2023 attacks on Israel.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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Both capitals sit along the Skagerrak and Kattegat straits, home to busy shipping lanes which connect the North Sea to the Baltic Sea.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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
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Meanwhile, the Enchanted glittered with edible pink shimmer dust, and bursting with fruity, botanical flavors – Grey Goose with watermelon basil essences, vermouth and basil.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
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But housing was also on the minds of the organizers.—
Ashley Hiruko,
ProPublica,
6 Oct. 2025
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And then the manager told them something that blew their minds.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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One of the hubs, Project Cypress, is located in Johnson’s district.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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But recent travel trends show that a major shift is occurring, and that's who is travelling to the country's medical tourism hubs.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For example, stars are fueled by nuclear reactions and radioactive decay in their cores.—
Andrea Richard,
The Conversation,
2 Oct. 2025
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The inclusion of low-power cores is new with this generation.—
Wendy Sheehan Donnell,
PC Magazine,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Hearts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hearts. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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