change of heart

noun phrase

: a reversal in position or attitude

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Even if the Suns are willing to give Miami three first-rounders, accepting Beal’s contract still seems to be a non-starter for Miami, barring a change of heart. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025 Once a steadfast critic of Trump’s policies, Snoop’s presence on this stage left fans questioning whether financial incentives or a strategic rebranding motivated his change of heart. Shelby Stewart, Essence, 20 Jan. 2025 The Phantoms have 5 games during that break and ideally, Kolosov would see some action there maybe have a change of heart. Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025 But in a recent video that has gone viral with almost 1 million views since being shared on January 5, the cat has clearly had a change of heart. Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for change of heart 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 28 Jan. 2025.

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