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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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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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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
Previously, an English bull terrier Border collie mix was melting hearts on social media.
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Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
For all the success Duke has had through the years, the Blue Devils have now had hearts broken by UConn three straight times in the Big Dance.
—Noah Trister, Baltimore Sun, 29 Mar. 2026
Its wicked sense of humor had spectators giggling throughout all three episodes, only to then break their hearts a little.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 28 Mar. 2026
The music is definitely hitting people’s hearts.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 28 Mar. 2026
The story captured tens of millions of hearts worldwide.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Stir a tablespoon of chia seeds into your yogurt or oatmeal, blend hemp hearts into your smoothie, or toss walnuts into your favorite smoothie bowl.
—Lauren Manaker, SELF, 26 Mar. 2026
Our mother raised us to live with humor in our hearts.
—Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
Nothing can replace Bailey or Lady, or fill that empty space in our hearts, but a new companion could hug your heart and help that hole to close and mend.
—Joan Morris, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026
Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
For all the success Duke has had through the years, the Blue Devils have now had hearts broken by UConn three straight times in the Big Dance.
—Noah Trister, Baltimore Sun, 29 Mar. 2026
Its wicked sense of humor had spectators giggling throughout all three episodes, only to then break their hearts a little.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 28 Mar. 2026
The music is definitely hitting people’s hearts.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 28 Mar. 2026
The story captured tens of millions of hearts worldwide.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Stir a tablespoon of chia seeds into your yogurt or oatmeal, blend hemp hearts into your smoothie, or toss walnuts into your favorite smoothie bowl.
—Lauren Manaker, SELF, 26 Mar. 2026
Our mother raised us to live with humor in our hearts.
—Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
Nothing can replace Bailey or Lady, or fill that empty space in our hearts, but a new companion could hug your heart and help that hole to close and mend.
—Joan Morris, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hearts
Noun
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As gardeners head to their local garden centers early in the growing season, many seek organically sound amendments and treatments to support their vegetable gardens.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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Iran struck Amazon Web Services data centers in the Middle East in early March, causing outages in a number of apps and digital services in the United Arab Emirates.—
Luke Fountain,Azhar Sukri,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2026
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Standing knee-deep in the lo‘i, covered in mud, gently pressing roots into the earth, anchored me in a new way.—
Wassan Al-Khudhairi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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These five artists have combined their Indigenous roots with revolutionary artistic techniques to preserve their cultures in the face of adversity.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Young Alfred Tennyson grew up in a similarly provincial bit of England, tucked away in his father’s vicarage on a remote part of the east coast of England in a village of fewer than a hundred souls.—
Kathryn Hughes,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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An ancient ginkgo tree enchants longing souls across more than a century in this spellbinding cinematic triptych starring Tony Leung Chiu-wai and Léa Seydoux.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
1 Apr. 2026
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Those crises required two large IMF deals supported by tens of billions of dollars in Gulf aid and investments, reflecting a long-standing view among Gulf capitals that stability in the most populous Arab country is key to preventing wider turmoil.—
Alaa Shahine Salha,
semafor.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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Last weekend, as Matthieu Blazy’s new collection dropped at Chanel in Dubai Mall, queues formed outside, not unlike other fashion capitals in recent weeks.—
Sujata Assomull,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2026
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Innerspring mattresses have supportive cores made of metal coils and are topped with foam or other layers of padding.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The bombs’ nuclear warheads weren’t armed, but their plutonium cores were.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Moreover, Trump's attempts to take credit for lower prices earlier in his term may link him to prices in voters' minds.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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College is on the horizon and on our minds and in my inbox, reminding me to sign up for the open house and schedule the campus visit and register for the test prep and start the long, delicate, lucky process of learning to see my favorite person on Earth a little bit less.—
Heidi Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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They may also be used to saturate and destroy remaining airfields, command centers, and logistic hubs.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Apr. 2026
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Key pathways such as the Strait of Hormuz have been effectively shuttered and routes from strategic hubs such as Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi have also been impacted.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The in-store assortment includes hair essences and hydrating mists from Narka; PDRN and exosome scalp serums from Lilyeve, plus other offerings from La’dor, Healing Bird, Refilled and Growus, which are all priced under $40 and focus on innovative formats and ingredients.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
25 Mar. 2026
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For those whose skin leans on the drier side, year-round, hydration flooding with essences, toners, and ampoules maximizes hydration without adding unwanted heaviness.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Hearts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hearts. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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