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 Cream cheese and mozzarella pack in enough dairy richness for a satisfying cheese pull and mellow out the subtle bitterness of baby spinach and nutty tang of artichoke hearts. — Kelsey Jane Youngman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026 Our hearts are with his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him. — Benjamin Vanhoose, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2026 Our hearts are with Katie Suarez, her loved ones, and all survivors and communities affected by violence. — Naveen Dhaliwal, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026 Our fans have touched our hearts and helped pull us together. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2026 Players enter the game as Planet Tenders on a journey to the Starsea on the back of a spirit that listens to the wishes in people’s hearts. — Mya Copeland, Variety, 3 Nov. 2026 The Charles did all that, said guests who poured their hearts out online at the news. — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 3 Nov. 2026 The students brought 16 wreaths and 16 red hearts -- one for each victim -- outside the station building. — Marko Drobnjakovic, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026 Ashley Padilla Padilla, who captured hearts as a star cast member of SNL this past year, made the room laugh with a toast full of jokes and references to her most notable sketches. — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 30 Oct. 2026

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Noun

Lombardo expressed support for the projects backed by local communities, while Ford questioned whether the developments would benefit residents and proposed pausing tax breaks for centers.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026
By entering your address, the locator will create a list of voting centers that are less than a mile away.

— Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of centers

Noun

Becoming the first Latino directly elected to California’s highest office is a distinction Becerra was reluctant to promote on the campaign trail, preferring instead to focus on his humble roots.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Mulching too early in fall can trap warmth that tricks the plants into sending out new growth, but mulching after the ground has frozen won’t properly insulate roots.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of roots

Noun

But only a handful of souls have ever gone up the treacherous, unforgiving north face — 9,000 steep miles of snow, rock and ice with a gnarly gully given the forbidding name the Hornbein Couloir.

— Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
Here the final abode of souls redeemed by Christ in heaven is depicted as an intricate urban environment.

— Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of souls

Noun

This can be especially uncomfortable when the prevailing narrative holds its own special significance, but pondering such complexities strengthens our minds and our spirits.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Her post was largely met with disapproval during a time when cost of living expenses are very much on people’s minds.

— Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of minds

Noun

Prices start at $2,410 (excluding international flights, which are typically via hubs such as Paris or London).

— Heather Richardson, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2026
Independent Russian media outlets later reported that Ukrainian drones had targeted one of Europe’s largest oil transport hubs in Samara.

— Derek Gatopoulos, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of hubs

Noun

Essential oils, oleoresins, essences and distillates all qualify, as do protein hydrolysates and any product of roasting, heating or enzymolysis.

— Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2026
Finish Skin Prep With a Toner or Essence After cleansing, a toning step can remove any leftover impurities from the pores and balance the skin’s pH level, while essences—which have a slightly thicker texture—tend to be more hydrating.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026