change of heart

noun phrase

: a reversal in position or attitude

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Scottish sheep farmer and Whitfield’s right-hand man, Banner Creighton, experiences a change of heart in the final episode but is killed at the station after saving Jacob’s life. Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025 The two biggest questions now: Will Cena have a change of heart at WrestleMania? Sean Neumann, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025 Breakthroughs foster changes of heart as Mercury and Pluto harmonize. USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025 Both forged strong reputations over their years in the Palace academy but, barring an unexpected change of heart from Derry, neither will be at Palace come the summer. Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 8 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for change of heart

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of change of heart was in the 14th century

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“Change of heart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/change%20of%20heart. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

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