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
Gaza has a great place in our hearts.
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Ruwaida Amer, ABC News, 28 Jan. 2025
Milk Makeup’s Cooling Water Jelly Tints were quick to rack up 60,000 shoppers on its wait-list, 160,000 hearts on Sephora’s Loves list and sold 400,000 units during that period — nearly $10 million at the product’s $24 price point.
—James Manso, WWD, 28 Jan. 2025
All the actors here (Giovanni Ribisi, Parker Posey, Steve Zahn, and Nicky Katt) act their hearts out, but the end result is forgettable.
—Brian Smolensky and James Mercadante, EW.com, 27 Jan. 2025
The former professional basketball player’s book, The Can-Do Mindset, will help readers learn how to cultivate resilience, follow their hearts and fight for their passions according to a press release shared with PEOPLE.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
The late teenager captured hearts around the world after a video of him scoring a 69-yard touchdown before the 2013 Nebraska Cornhuskers spring game went viral, resulting in him earning the 2013 ESPY Award for best moment in sports.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
The collection pairs with Pulitzer’s flutter hearts print and whimsical Resort Collection designs.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 16 Jan. 2025
They were asked for insights on topics that are near and dear to travelers’ hearts, including food, nightlife, culture, affordability, livability and the overall city vibe.
—Karla Cripps, CNN, 16 Jan. 2025
Instead, this new survey suggests that much of the light from these little red dots comes from the turbulent conditions generated by the feasting cosmic titans at their hearts.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 15 Jan. 2025
Ruwaida Amer, ABC News, 28 Jan. 2025
Milk Makeup’s Cooling Water Jelly Tints were quick to rack up 60,000 shoppers on its wait-list, 160,000 hearts on Sephora’s Loves list and sold 400,000 units during that period — nearly $10 million at the product’s $24 price point.
—James Manso, WWD, 28 Jan. 2025
All the actors here (Giovanni Ribisi, Parker Posey, Steve Zahn, and Nicky Katt) act their hearts out, but the end result is forgettable.
—Brian Smolensky and James Mercadante, EW.com, 27 Jan. 2025
The former professional basketball player’s book, The Can-Do Mindset, will help readers learn how to cultivate resilience, follow their hearts and fight for their passions according to a press release shared with PEOPLE.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
The late teenager captured hearts around the world after a video of him scoring a 69-yard touchdown before the 2013 Nebraska Cornhuskers spring game went viral, resulting in him earning the 2013 ESPY Award for best moment in sports.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
The collection pairs with Pulitzer’s flutter hearts print and whimsical Resort Collection designs.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 16 Jan. 2025
They were asked for insights on topics that are near and dear to travelers’ hearts, including food, nightlife, culture, affordability, livability and the overall city vibe.
—Karla Cripps, CNN, 16 Jan. 2025
Instead, this new survey suggests that much of the light from these little red dots comes from the turbulent conditions generated by the feasting cosmic titans at their hearts.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 15 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hearts
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The Village now looks like the original safe space, apart from the mainstream world and ready to help anyone reinvent themselves or stumble upon like-minded souls, face to face.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
22 Dec. 2024
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As these desperate souls cling to life the only thing that remains is hope.—
Jeryl Brunner,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
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Ultimately, these spaces were gathering hubs, fit for families and guests to entertain and socialize, though often only reserved for adults.—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Mar. 2025
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The ministry is also revitalizing cultural centers across Indonesian provinces to serve as creative hubs for the film industry, alongside other cultural initiatives.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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These stellar remnants are created when stars with masses similar to that of the sun exhaust their fuel for nuclear fusion, the process that converts hydrogen to helium in their cores.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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Microscopic analysis of the sediment cores will also help the team analyze the way the eruption affected marine creatures and the chemistry of the seafloor.—
Ashley Balzer Vigil,
Ars Technica,
21 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Then replay arrived in 2014 — and by 2019, there was only one ejection, over a call on the bases, all season.—
Jayson Stark,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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Athletics The Athletics are led by DH Brent Rooker, who hit 39 homers and stole 11 bases last year, and right fielder Lawrence Butler, an emerging star who added 22 homers and 18 steals.—
Jim Bowden,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This explosion tears apart atoms, sending atomic nuclei hurtling through space with extreme energy.—
Maria Bolevich,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Mar. 2025
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The Metabolic Nucleus Nearly all the different cell types in your body — liver cells, heart cells, skin cells, beta cells, and so on — contain the same genome in their nuclei.—
Viviane Callier,
Quanta Magazine,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Hearts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hearts. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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