heart's desire

noun

: something someone wants very much

A good education had always been her heart's desire.

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In major cities across the country like New York, Chicago and Los Angeles, people can find nearly any cuisine that fits their heart's desire. —

Amanda Cappelli, CBS News, 28 Nov. 2024 On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last, and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron. —

Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024 There's this yellow brick road and there's this wizard at the end of it that's going to give you all your hopes and your dreams and your heart's desire. —

Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 14 Mar. 2024 But if your heart's desire is maximum fidelity per unit cost, a better strategy is to carefully choose amplifier modules and other components from among the huge array of fine options that are readily available. —

IEEE Spectrum, 31 Oct. 2018

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