as in sorrow
deep sadness especially for the loss of someone or something loved
I understand the heartbreak you must feel over your grandmother's death
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Recent Examples of heartbreak
Alternating between vivid dream-like recreations of Martin’s past and present-day interviews with the charismatic survivor, the film effectively conveys Martin’s extraordinary journey—an emotional roller coaster ride of heartbreak and triumph.
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Addie Morfoot, Variety, 24 Mar. 2025
Her mother’s death in 2009 left a lasting heartbreak.
—Liz McNeil, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
On that note, heartbreak and hardship is now unfortunately so part and parcel to the Cuban condition, but the show is also really funny.
—Nicholas Ducassi, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2025
Many fans speculated that the heartbreak theme of his Why Lawd?
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 18 Mar. 2025
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Addie Morfoot, Variety, 24 Mar. 2025
Her mother’s death in 2009 left a lasting heartbreak.
—Liz McNeil, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
On that note, heartbreak and hardship is now unfortunately so part and parcel to the Cuban condition, but the show is also really funny.
—Nicholas Ducassi, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2025
Many fans speculated that the heartbreak theme of his Why Lawd?
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartbreak
Noun
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The book, which spans the twenty-odd years of Mii’s life, describes the daily joys and intimacies of having a pet, the difficulties that come with an aging cat, and the sorrows of outliving one’s animal companion.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
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Tomorrow is the day this profound sorrow renews my motivation.—
Bluesky Social,
Bluesky Social,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This sends Charlie down a rabbit hole of indescribable grief.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2025
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But grief and a hunger for justice will do that to a man, especially one with the wired intensity of Rami Malek.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2025
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In the episode, Duran describes his mental anguish during that time and some of the steps he’s taken since then to improve his mental health.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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And all of that anguish of going through that process of retrying to develop my body in a way that will never be the same anyway.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Heartbreak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartbreak. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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