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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
General Daily Insight for June 15, 2026 Fresh sparks greet steady hearts and invite open doors.
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Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2026
Minimalistic nail art like tiny red hearts is the perfect addition to strawberry milk nails.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 15 June 2026
Sign a peace treaty in the afternoon (don't ask me about the Xs and Os of it, that ain't my wheelhouse), and host a UFC fight that night with ring girl Chrissy Blair stealing hearts.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
The series is in fact so beloved, even over a decade past its end point, that NBC greenlit The Paper to fill the void many an Office fan felt in their hearts.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
La Familia members typically bang drums and sing their hearts out from opening to closing whistle but decided to stay quiet and brought no flags or instruments to the stadium.
—Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
Friendship inevitably blooms, and when Sidney leaves the scene (and Norton the series) at the end of Season 4, many hearts (including Geordie’s) are broken.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Toss artichoke hearts into hot or cold salads, pasta dishes, dips, or use them as a pizza topping for an easy fiber boost, Manaker suggests.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
Cheval Blanc Courchevel’s mustard exterior suggests a traditional, Savoyard scene of reindeer rugs and bannisters carved with twee hearts and cowbells inside.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2026
Minimalistic nail art like tiny red hearts is the perfect addition to strawberry milk nails.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 15 June 2026
Sign a peace treaty in the afternoon (don't ask me about the Xs and Os of it, that ain't my wheelhouse), and host a UFC fight that night with ring girl Chrissy Blair stealing hearts.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
The series is in fact so beloved, even over a decade past its end point, that NBC greenlit The Paper to fill the void many an Office fan felt in their hearts.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
La Familia members typically bang drums and sing their hearts out from opening to closing whistle but decided to stay quiet and brought no flags or instruments to the stadium.
—Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
Friendship inevitably blooms, and when Sidney leaves the scene (and Norton the series) at the end of Season 4, many hearts (including Geordie’s) are broken.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Toss artichoke hearts into hot or cold salads, pasta dishes, dips, or use them as a pizza topping for an easy fiber boost, Manaker suggests.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
Cheval Blanc Courchevel’s mustard exterior suggests a traditional, Savoyard scene of reindeer rugs and bannisters carved with twee hearts and cowbells inside.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hearts
Noun
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Earlier this month, residents of Monterey Park voted overwhelmingly to ban data centers, making the San Gabriel Valley city the first in the nation to do so by public vote.—
Katie King,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Authorities said the operation used call centers to steer patients toward medically unnecessary orthopedic braces.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
Noun
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Larger roots mean larger iris blooms and better plant vitality the following year.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
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During a scene in the show toward the end, Hargitay's character roots through several boxes around her.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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Catholic leadership felt Darwinism could explain physical biology but threatened the existence of unique human souls.—
Rachel Brodsky,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2026
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When their biggest demonic enemy (Lee Byung-hun) encourages the formation of an equally popular K-pop boy band aimed at stealing the souls of their fans, the trio has to fight harder than ever to hold the demons at bay while keeping their friendship intact.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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Conflicting statements from both capitals in the hours and days following the announcement have done little to clarify where the actual red lines are and are a troubling sign for a deal that depends on mutual confidence.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The city lagged far behind modern capitals such as London.—
Roberto Prieto,
Variety,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Unlike stars, which generate energy from thermonuclear fusion in their cores, brown dwarfs are too small to have ongoing fusion power.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
19 June 2026
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Sediment cores - long cylinders of material drilled from riverbeds and lakebeds - gave us a chronological record of what was deposited over decades.—
Lisa Emili,
The Conversation,
16 June 2026
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Creating a dynamic and an atmosphere where people feel comfortable speaking, saying what’s on their minds, is the most vital part of a writers’ room.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
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No, the Belgians aren’t losing their minds.—
Steve Douglas,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Opposition to the mammoth tech hubs and their massive thirst of water, power and land has only escalated throughout the state and nation ever since.—
Katie King,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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During this tournament, up to 10 million visitors have arrived, concentrating in stadium zones, fan zones and transport hubs.—
Alison Coleman,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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In this process, neuroscientists assess the emotional benefits of natural essences using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI).—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Like almost all modern iterations of music, the genre of Catalan rumba has evolved alongside streaming-era influences and the younger generations of musicians who have taken up its sonic essences and distilled them through their own lenses.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
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“Hearts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hearts. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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