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as in kindness
the capacity for feeling for another's unhappiness or misfortune
those who refuse to contribute to the fund for the famine victims must have no heart
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2
as in center
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 courage
strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger
never lost heart while she was lost in the woods
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as in core
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 soul
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 heart
An exhausted golden retriever after a fun day at doggy day care has captured hearts online after a video gained viral attention.
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Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
This presents the reader, especially one steeped in mystery fiction, with a familiar irony: Skilled detectives typically win readers’ hearts because of their flaws, not despite them.
—Talya Zax, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2025
In the American works especially close to the conductor’s heart — scores by Bernstein, Gershwin, and Stravinsky, among others — brought results that were second to none.
—Georgia Rowe, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
He’s done so much for the organization, given his heart and soul to it and building a culture that’s respected.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2025
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Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
This presents the reader, especially one steeped in mystery fiction, with a familiar irony: Skilled detectives typically win readers’ hearts because of their flaws, not despite them.
—Talya Zax, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2025
In the American works especially close to the conductor’s heart — scores by Bernstein, Gershwin, and Stravinsky, among others — brought results that were second to none.
—Georgia Rowe, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
He’s done so much for the organization, given his heart and soul to it and building a culture that’s respected.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heart
Noun
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At the time of publication, the video of her efforts has been watched over 228,000 times, with users flocking to offer words of kindness in the comments section.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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Becky’s independence, kindness, determination and beauty will live on through her forever.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The 2025 season maybe a redshirt season in the pros for him, but there is intriguing upside as a long-term option at center.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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In the 1940s and '50s, the Hill Country area was known as an international wool and mohair center, and Comfort’s own Adolf Stieler was called the Angora Goat King of the World.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2025
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By the end, the young girl proudly admired her new earrings, a symbol of overcoming fear and embracing courage.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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His leadership showed compassion, political courage, and moral clarity … qualities our leaders could use today more than ever.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2025
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This is a cult Skims piece, and it’s designed to cinch the waist thanks to the extra compression at the core.—
Emma Spedding,
Glamour,
29 Apr. 2025
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While Republicans broadly support the core tax cut proposals Trump has championed, some have raised concerns about the overall fiscal impact of the package, which by some estimates could add around $5 trillion to the national debt in the next decade.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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In that same interview, Moyes admitted to being out of his comfort zone talking about music, but referenced American soul artists The Commodores and Donna Summer plus U.S. pianist and singer Billy Joel as other favourites.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Plastered firmly onto my soul and sealed by the kind of glue that holds entire generations together.—
Lauren Vuong,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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Dutton's hardline rhetoric, including sympathy for Trump's style of politics and calls for closer ties with like-minded nationalist leaders, has unnerved moderate voters.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Apr. 2025
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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. issued a statement expressing sympathy with the victims and their families.—
Jim Morris and Rob Gilles,
Christian Science Monitor,
27 Apr. 2025
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These include plans for a Trump tower in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh and major hub Jeddah, real estate projects in Oman and further expansion in Abu Dhabi.—
Federico Maccioni,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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The couple is visiting a community hub and an artisan market to meet some of the island’s creators.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The goal of the project is to position women as central figures, as many ancient texts and paintings traditionally depict male heroism, while women are often relegated to mere decoration and reproductive roles.—
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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In recognition of his heroism, Jessen was awarded France’s highest distinction, the Legion of Honor, by Consul General Frédéric Jung on September 18, 2023, ahead of the 80th anniversary of D-Day.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Heart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heart. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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