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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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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
Exercise also benefits people with a wide range of physical ailments, from arthritis to heart conditions.
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Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 16 Jan. 2025
The first is Harbaugh getting a correction on his heart and his hip.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
The highlight of the dinner is the serving of the haggis, a traditional Scottish pudding comprised of a sheep's heart, liver, and lungs diced with onions, oatmeal, suet, spices, and salt and cooked in a sheep’s stomach.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Vinnie had slowly managed to win his big brother's heart over.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
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Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 16 Jan. 2025
The first is Harbaugh getting a correction on his heart and his hip.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
The highlight of the dinner is the serving of the haggis, a traditional Scottish pudding comprised of a sheep's heart, liver, and lungs diced with onions, oatmeal, suet, spices, and salt and cooked in a sheep’s stomach.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Vinnie had slowly managed to win his big brother's heart over.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heart
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Come back to kindness and your anxiety will come down to calm.Sandy Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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And while the circumstances may have been different with each encounter, nearly everyone sharing their story, remarked on Elvis’ kindness, generosity, and deep appreciation for those who loved and supported his music.Pam Windsor, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Historically, field service businesses have functioned more like urgent care centers, relying on reactive maintenance when problems arise.Anand Subbaraj, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Both players would get great opportunities to consistently play in the big leagues with the White Sox while the Dodgers would receive a high-level center fielder.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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For all the valorization of courage, the show’s reluctance to tackle harder issues head-on feels rather toothless.Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Jan. 2025
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The organization is meant to build girls' courage and confidence while making the world a better place.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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First, unlike Marathon, which is still a shooter, this is going to be far outside that core Bungie space.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Summary Squats are a multi-joint exercise with many potential benefits, such as stronger leg and core muscles, improved flexibility, and increased calorie burning, which can aid with weight loss.Laura Campedelli, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025
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While the interiors include the homeowners’ wide-ranging art collection, the soul of the residence is animated by the clients’ furnishings.Troy J. McMullen, Architectural Digest, 13 Jan. 2025
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The soul of the event still belongs to the land, from which attendees harvest some of the produce themselves.Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2025
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Then the bubble popped in 2022, and the NASDAQ slumped in sympathy.Michael Foster, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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The time on set gave her a practical education in filmmaking and an enduring sympathy for extras.Julian Sancton, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Jan. 2025
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With a cozy high neckline and various versatile lengths and fabrics available, Amazon's fashion hub has a slew of stylish options worth throwing into your winter wardrobe.Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
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All of Google Home's hub devices—Nest screens and speakers, Chromecasts, Google TV devices running at least Android 14, and a few other gadgets—can interoperate with Matter devices locally, with no cloud required.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 11 Jan. 2025
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How to Help Victims of the Los Angeles Wildfires First responders and emergency personnel continue to work to get the situation under control, leading to powerful and compelling pictures of heroism and devastation.Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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Holding off Chinese forces in a critical engagement, Johnson's heroism saved the lives of up to 10 fellow soldiers.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Heart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heart. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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