the heart
noun
: the central or most important part of something
deep in the heart of the forest
Their offices are in the heart of the city.
Let's get right to the heart of the matter.
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That’s the first weekly gain since the conflict started for index at the heart of many 401(k) accounts.
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Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2026
Heart rate monitor Fitness enthusiasts will embrace the heart rate monitor.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
That’s the first weekly gain since the conflict started for index at the heart of many 401(k) accounts.
—Damian J. Troise, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
For Ybe, seeing children like Acevedo connect with space is at the heart of his mission.
—Eva Andersen, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
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“The heart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20heart. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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