change of heart

noun phrase

: a reversal in position or attitude

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In April this year, Grassley appeared to have a change of heart. Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025 Instead, Sue goes all Mama Bear and uses her powers to knock him into the teleporter and then Silver Surfer has a change of heart and knocks him back in when Galactus tries to get out. Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025 But crucially, much depends on U.S. President Donald Trump, who is known for last minute changes of heart and quick decision making. Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 25 July 2025 An irate phone call from the leader of the free world does appear to be the quickest way to provoke a change of heart from a leader seemingly unmoved by increasing international criticism. Paula Hancocks, CNN Money, 24 July 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 7 Aug. 2025.

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