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as in kindness
the capacity for feeling for another's unhappiness or misfortune
those who refuse to contribute to the fund for the famine victims must have no heart
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2
as in center
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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as in courage
strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger
never lost heart while she was lost in the woods
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as in core
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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as in soul
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 heart
Intended or not, his seeming spirit of protectiveness made my heart flutter.
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Caitlin Gunther, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Nichols was stabbed five times — in his heart, lung, liver and kidney — Brooklyn prosecutors said.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2025
The podcast is a great mix of beauty insights, trend forecasting and industry intel — all delivered with humor and heart.
—Noor Lobad, WWD, 21 Feb. 2025
The funky, vibrant record is utterly hypnotizing as Leven vies for the attention of the one who has his heart.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 21 Feb. 2025
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Caitlin Gunther, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Nichols was stabbed five times — in his heart, lung, liver and kidney — Brooklyn prosecutors said.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2025
The podcast is a great mix of beauty insights, trend forecasting and industry intel — all delivered with humor and heart.
—Noor Lobad, WWD, 21 Feb. 2025
The funky, vibrant record is utterly hypnotizing as Leven vies for the attention of the one who has his heart.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heart
Noun
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Take a moment to watch these other random acts of kindness captured on camera!—
Ronnie Li,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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The viral video left many TikTok users emotional and grateful for the couple's kindness.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Most garden centers sell succulent or cactus potting mix blends.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Feb. 2025
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With Mark Williams sent back to the Charlotte Hornets over the weekend following the rescinding of the trade to the Los Angeles Lakers for Dalton Knecht, and Nurkic yet to speak to the media after being dealt from Phoenix, some are wondering what’s going on with the Bosnian center.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Feb. 2025
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The strength, courage, and discipline this takes is beyond words.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Their journey from the streets of Detroit to international fame is one of struggling, courage and a consistency that sometimes defied the odds.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Feb. 2025
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As downtown continues to navigate the post-pandemic era and stakeholders reimagine what an urban core can and should be, new projects are helping build that future.—
Matthew Glowicki,
The Courier-Journal,
16 Feb. 2025
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Wine finishes can go quickly overboard, leaving the whiskey with an abundance of big, fruity, tannic notes that overpower its core identity.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
16 Feb. 2025
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Our pageant community has lost a beautiful soul — one who was a true light in this world.—
Vivian Kwarm,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2025
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According to Owens, excellence is impossible for a restless soul.—
Leslie D. Rose,
Parents,
19 Feb. 2025
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Members of the Permanent Fund staff offered sympathy but did not accept responsibility for Peter Pan’s demise.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
13 Feb. 2025
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Does the person's story elicit emotions of sympathy?—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA TODAY,
12 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Tariffs and trade too The three-day Munich conference was a hub of crisscrossing diplomacy on issues of politics, economics, and defense and security, with top envoys on hand from places as diverse as Syria and Saudi Arabia, and Japan and South Korea, as well as many European leaders.—
Emma Burrows,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2025
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Chennai, the capital of the state of Tamil Nadu, is one of India's largest cities and a major cultural and economic hub.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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An epic poem from Homer, the original literary classic explored themes of heroism, loyalty, cunning and the struggle against divine will, featuring stories like Odysseus’ encounters with the Cyclops Polyphemus, the Sirens and the witch-goddess Circe, culminating in a reunion with his wife Penelope.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2025
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But compared with its predecessor, this Nosferatu makes room for nearly all its female characters to get moments of centrality, humanity, and heroism.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Heart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heart. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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