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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
Though hurricane damage has brought some new and updated places to stay, at its heart Pawleys remains a lowkey Lowcountry getaway where the pace of your day depends entirely on your mood.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2025
With the Eagles a win away from another Super Bowl appearance, and the anniversary of the tragedy, Bryant is back on the minds and hearts of people in his hometown.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2025
With tech in one hand and heart in the other, Riri is forced to navigate a new kind of battle—one that challenges her intellect, her upbringing, and her purpose.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 30 Mar. 2025
But my heart is with science, and my passion is with healing.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2025
With the Eagles a win away from another Super Bowl appearance, and the anniversary of the tragedy, Bryant is back on the minds and hearts of people in his hometown.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2025
With tech in one hand and heart in the other, Riri is forced to navigate a new kind of battle—one that challenges her intellect, her upbringing, and her purpose.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 30 Mar. 2025
But my heart is with science, and my passion is with healing.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heart
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His unwavering faith, kindness, and dedication to serving others have left an indelible mark on all who knew him.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2025
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Sure, the product is important, but kindness—the opposite of rudeness and apathy—is what keeps them coming back.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The former Los Angeles Sparks center had Lauren after joining the Los Angeles Sparks and was candid about the challenges of being a mother and professional athlete.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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This is a small fraction of the power needed to support data centers.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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There comes a moment for every leader when the clearest sign of strength is found not in agreement, compromise, or accommodation but in the clarity and courage to firmly say no.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Adding to the timeliness of this welter of Weill is the composer’s reputation for political courage.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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They were separated from one another for the vast majority of the three films rather than given the kinds of great adventures and bonding moments that the original trilogy gave its core trio, and that led to much less compelling camaraderie and characters.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Bellinger has also been getting treatment, including core exercises and soft tissue work.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2025
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From the Sweet 16 on, there were no teams from small conferences and, so, no glass slippers left in a tournament that was losing its soul.—
Eddie Pells,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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Not a soul in the hockey world even considers Ovechkin the best player of his era, a title that goes to his longtime rival, Sidney Crosby.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Then another letter arrived — this one from my credit card company, offering sympathies to my wife.—
Sachin H. Jain,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The sympathies of the characters waver or shift with every new rumor, and ours do the same as the truth is revealed in dribs and drabs via flashback.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2025
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Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Bill Galvin sent a subpoena to Robinhood on March 20 over the company’s decision to launch its prediction markets hub, a spokesperson for the secretary confirmed to CNN.—
John Towfighi,
CNN,
24 Mar. 2025
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The prediction markets hub and its event contracts are offered in the US through Kalshi, an exchange for prediction markets regulated by the CFTC.—
John Towfighi,
CNN,
24 Mar. 2025
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Country singer Craig Morgan revealed the secret behind the heroism that drives members of the military and law enforcement officers to serve others in the face of perilous situations.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
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What makes ‘Aloes’ so moving is the playwright’s insistence on the heroism and integrity of these harsh choices.—
Carmel Dagan,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Heart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heart. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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