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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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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
This is a film with genuine heart and authenticity that reflects modern Britain while speaking to audiences far beyond its borders.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 July 2026
Nutrition experts say seed oils are healthier for heart health.
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Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
3 July 2026
And even with the Panthers still on his heart, Bobrovsky now moves on to the Maple Leafs.
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Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2026
Among his standout moments, a goal-line clearance against Brighton & Hove Albion showed heart and courage.
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Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 July 2026
Nutrition experts say seed oils are healthier for heart health.
—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
3 July 2026
And even with the Panthers still on his heart, Bobrovsky now moves on to the Maple Leafs.
—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2026
Among his standout moments, a goal-line clearance against Brighton & Hove Albion showed heart and courage.
—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heart
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All of us are invited to choose to become better human beings and to show up at work and in the world with increasing love, kindness, courage and forgiveness.
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That instinct to lean into life with curiosity, optimism, and kindness is, perhaps, America's greatest attraction.
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Neto bobbled the ball for an error, though, and Contreras crushed Johnson’s next pitch for his 20th homer, a 446-foot shot to left-center that left his bat at 112 mph and gave Boston a 5-3 lead.
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The incident happened less than a week after another child was found dead inside a car at a Plantation early learning center last Monday.
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Their courage quickly wavers in the face of the location’s eerie atmosphere and the deafening sound of cicadas.
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That courage is greater than talent, and people remember who had it.
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The core party at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum will feature performances by acts including the Smashing Pumpkins, Maren Morris and Anthony Ramos, according to the America 250 website.
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The most severe risk is heat stroke, which occurs when the body's cooling mechanism fails entirely, potentially driving core body temperatures to 103 degrees Fahrenheit or higher within minutes.
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History, whether acknowledged or not, is etched in our souls.
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What the novels of William Faulkner and Ralph Ellison reveal about the soul of America • How Lewis and Clark invented the Western • Is Minneapolis the most literate city in America?
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Jones has an enormous amount of sympathy for his father, who was totally in over his head.
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After Kean’s statement, Representative Ritchie Torres, who has spoken about his own treatment for depression, expressed sympathy but argued that long absences from public office deserve explanation.
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The action required is not cultural goodwill but actual capital, flowing from institutions, from investors, and from women with wealth toward the work of building these tables.
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Downtown Sacramento was awash in Dodger blue as thousands of fans poured into the capital city for a three-game series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the A’s that concludes Wednesday.
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Kara is addicted to drowning her sorrows and avoiding responsibility, but learns to embrace heroism after embarking on a quest for revenge alongside Ruthye (Eve Ridley).
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The medal is North America's highest honor for civilian heroism.
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“Heart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heart. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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