1
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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2
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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3
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
This isn't the first time a dog with an unusual breed mix has melted hearts online.
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Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
For each, the state placed hoods over the men's heads, strapped them in a chair, placed targets over their hearts, and shot them simultaneously with three bullets.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
People just wanna make a quick hit, but never tell us what’s really going on inside their hearts.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Whimsical chiffon evening wear with patterns of stars and hearts mimicked the city's archaeological treasures, such as sticks on poles.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
In addition to watching celebrities dance their hearts out to either the tango, cha cha, salsa or jive, viewers can also expect to see a performance from the all-new Dancing with the Stars troupe.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
As the sun was setting, hundreds of North Texans — many clad in black — gathered with candles and posters in their hands and solidarity in their hearts.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Sep. 2025
Michelle and Zooey are the perfect duo to bring this cinematic joyride to life—they’re both original, fearless comedians with huge hearts and a willingness to be funny on horseback.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
Travelers can expect to sail past incredible vistas of fjords and towering glaciers, or get their hearts pumping with a requisite polar plunge, diving into the icy waters for the ultimate rush.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
For each, the state placed hoods over the men's heads, strapped them in a chair, placed targets over their hearts, and shot them simultaneously with three bullets.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
People just wanna make a quick hit, but never tell us what’s really going on inside their hearts.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Whimsical chiffon evening wear with patterns of stars and hearts mimicked the city's archaeological treasures, such as sticks on poles.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
In addition to watching celebrities dance their hearts out to either the tango, cha cha, salsa or jive, viewers can also expect to see a performance from the all-new Dancing with the Stars troupe.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
As the sun was setting, hundreds of North Texans — many clad in black — gathered with candles and posters in their hands and solidarity in their hearts.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Sep. 2025
Michelle and Zooey are the perfect duo to bring this cinematic joyride to life—they’re both original, fearless comedians with huge hearts and a willingness to be funny on horseback.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
Travelers can expect to sail past incredible vistas of fjords and towering glaciers, or get their hearts pumping with a requisite polar plunge, diving into the icy waters for the ultimate rush.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hearts
Noun
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As enterprises pour capital into AI infrastructure, chips and data centers, cash flow is being squeezed.—
John Walsh III,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Jim is alluding to the fact that Intel’s CPUs have a big presence in enterprise data centers, a different market than the data centers operated by cloud-computing providers.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Stowe, Vermont Residents of storybook-pretty Stowe are committed to maintaining the region’s rural roots, and visitors reap the benefits with a wealth of still-wild landscapes.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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Beyond television, Chase has returned to his stage roots with roles in the Broadway revivals of Kiss Me, Kate (2019) and Once Upon a Mattress (2024).—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Sep. 2025
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Slebir’s descent was so dangerous, so hallowed to the surfing community, that videos of it have been set to requiems for the souls of the dead.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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But those poor souls would be missing out on a terrific whiskey that really deserves to be enjoyed.—
Tony Sachs,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The special interests in state capitals fight ferociously against property tax relief.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
19 Sep. 2025
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The sport was invented in the 1920s in Laguna Beach, but Delaware has become one of skimming’s unofficial capitals on the East Coast.—
Nicholas DeRenzo,
AFAR Media,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, the Enchanted glittered with edible pink shimmer dust, and bursting with fruity, botanical flavors – Grey Goose with watermelon basil essences, vermouth and basil.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Effective leaders treat their minds like a gym.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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But all is not lost, because there are ways to change people’s minds.—
Sarah Stein Lubrano,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But despite limitations on the number of flights United could fly at one of its key hubs, the airline was able to offer passengers more seats in and out of Newark than in the past by using larger aircrafts.—
Aaron Cooper,
CNN Money,
16 Sep. 2025
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China has developed regional hubs in Shanghai, Beijing, Chengdu, Xi’an, Guangzhou, Jinan, and elsewhere to bring academic, government, and private researchers together.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Bring apple cider and reserved apple peels and cores to a boil in a small saucepan over high.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
20 Sep. 2025
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Such a catalog, tied to specific sampling sites, would be vital when selecting which sealed cores to bring back under the MSR program.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Hearts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hearts. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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