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
Please pour out your love over everyone in this house and touch everyone’s hearts today.
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Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026
Clear eyes, full hearts, can’t lose — the Oscars, anyway.
—Katey Psencik, Austin American Statesman, 16 Mar. 2026
Clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose Oscars.
—Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
Healing hearts Neill said the reaction from families has been immediate.
—Lauren Crawford, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
Punch the monkey ran away with our hearts.
—Kyle Melnick The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
Twice in the span of a week, an NBA MVP candidate broke Denver hearts with a game-winning shot over Spencer Jones, the 23-year-old wing who was promoted from a two-way contract in February.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
The film and protagonist are in complete sync and bound to win hearts everywhere.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
Two seasons ago, the Cavaliers guard broke their hearts in dramatic fashion by nailing a game-winner from well beyond half court.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 15 Mar. 2026
Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026
Clear eyes, full hearts, can’t lose — the Oscars, anyway.
—Katey Psencik, Austin American Statesman, 16 Mar. 2026
Clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose Oscars.
—Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
Healing hearts Neill said the reaction from families has been immediate.
—Lauren Crawford, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
Punch the monkey ran away with our hearts.
—Kyle Melnick The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
Twice in the span of a week, an NBA MVP candidate broke Denver hearts with a game-winning shot over Spencer Jones, the 23-year-old wing who was promoted from a two-way contract in February.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
The film and protagonist are in complete sync and bound to win hearts everywhere.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
Two seasons ago, the Cavaliers guard broke their hearts in dramatic fashion by nailing a game-winner from well beyond half court.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hearts
Noun
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The Warriors, who lost three centers on Friday, are signing former Utah Jazz and Miami Heat 7-foot center Omer Yurtseven to a 10-day contract, according to multiple reports.—
Jon Becker,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The spa itself sprawls 64,000 square feet and has a cluster of treatment pavilions, fitness centers, and outdoor pools where hydrotherapy sessions are performed (my partner turned to jelly after a particularly effective water shiatsu session).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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See latest conditions Rainfall during the critical germination months from September through November was well below normal, and the winter rain needed to support deep roots and healthy growth also fell short.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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The roots of the quaint hotel—once home to a cardinal—are reflected in the guest rooms’ tapestries, oak floors, and Carrara-marble bathrooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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In a floating fortress of 2,000 souls, suspicion spreads and a murder investigation turns into a global security crisis.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2026
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This is literally a song about stealing people’s souls.—
Charlie Harding,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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North Korean Air Koryo resumed flights between the two nations’ capitals in 2023.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Paris joined several other European capitals to announce that additional warships would be deployed to the Mediterranean, along with anti-drone and anti-missile defenses, to help defend Cyprus.—
Elena Giuliano,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Other prominent arsenic peaks, alongside major sulfate peaks, likely indicate major volcanic events that align with records of 13th century eruptions recorded in Greenland and Antarctic ice cores.—
Nidhi Sharma,
Popular Science,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus effectively replaces the Core Ultra 9 285K, packing eight Performance cores (P-cores) and 16 Efficient cores (E-cores).—
Michael Justin Allen Sexton,
PC Magazine,
11 Mar. 2026
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Stratt needs the world’s best minds at her disposal, and Grace is one of them.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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Often described during his time in Congress as one of the upper chamber’s most independent minds, Manchin expressed sweeping concern that Cornyn recently flip-flopped on the long-standing Senate maneuver, which is designed to force a spirit of open debate and compromise.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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Naloxone access has expanded countywide in hotels, transit hubs, community events and correctional facilities.—
Maria Hernandez,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2026
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Both Abu Dhabi and Dubai are home to tech giants' regional hubs, and many are specifically named by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as targets, including Alphabet's Google, Oracle and IBM.—
Emma Graham,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2026
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Getz agrees, describing essences as the foundation of proper hydration.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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Korean scalp treatments often come in lightweight, fast-absorbing liquids, essences, or refreshing tonics designed to be massaged directly into the scalp without leaving hair greasy or weighed down.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Hearts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hearts. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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