change of heart

noun phrase

Synonyms of change of heartnext
: a reversal in position or attitude

Examples of change of heart in a Sentence

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But no, just a little change of heart. Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 20 May 2026 Since Typhoon Halong occurred after the program was frozen, the Alaska tribal communities appear to be out of luck, unless the administration has a change of heart, the official said. Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 17 May 2026 Din initially brings Grogu to the Client and retrieves his reward, only to have a change of heart. Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 16 May 2026 There will be no U-turn, no last-minute change of heart. Oliver Kay, New York Times, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for change of heart

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of change of heart was in the 14th century

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“Change of heart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/change%20of%20heart. Accessed 25 May. 2026.

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