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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
The songs are just too intricately lovely, delighting hips and hearts and heads all at once, to be denied.
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Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
The second idea that burned in my heart was to create a national treasure hunt on a scale never seen before.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
While these are currently used to treat inflammatory disorders, one was evaluated as a treatment for atherosclerosis – and may have incidentally provided evidence to back up its use in reducing heart scarring.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024
At Coach, models carried big leather handbags in the shapes of hearts or teddy bears, some with stickers slapped all over them.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2024
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Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
The second idea that burned in my heart was to create a national treasure hunt on a scale never seen before.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
While these are currently used to treat inflammatory disorders, one was evaluated as a treatment for atherosclerosis – and may have incidentally provided evidence to back up its use in reducing heart scarring.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024
At Coach, models carried big leather handbags in the shapes of hearts or teddy bears, some with stickers slapped all over them.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2024
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And not one but two acts of kindness that hide betrayals, proving that people are not to be trusted.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
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Erivo and Grande provided baked goods — and Uggs! Newcomer Marissa Bode, who plays Elphaba's younger sister Nessarose, remembers acts of kindness from both Erivo and Grande.Eric Andersson, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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European Wax Center continues to focus on maintaining its brand position and ensuring consistent service delivery across its network of centers.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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And after having watched their team get beaten 5-0, many Maccabi fans made their way back to their hotels and the city center.Henry Austin, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Both scenes are memorable and stunning in a solid, not remarkable, film that warmly celebrates the unbending love shared between a mother and a son and the courage and bravery of Londoners during The Blitz.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Unless Josh finally works up the courage to take his crush on Bananas to the next level.Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
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The core question, however, is whether these changes will be enough to help Starbucks compete in a crowded market, according to Deidre Popovich, an associate professor of marketing at Texas Tech University.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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The system, which has 50 stations across all five counties in the core Bay Area, has a total ridership of more than 4.8 million.Kate Talerico, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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There’s maybe a little bit of soul searching happening, and perhaps that’s a good thing.Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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The crew scans as underground but is now flirting with mainstream rap culture, thanks to their gold and platinum plaques, billions of streams, and an aura that any major rap or popstar would sell their soul to have.Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2024
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Shah’s prior political proclamations might not buy her any sympathy with Trump.Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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Reuters reported last month that nearly half of the election boards of the five largest counties in each of the seven battleground states have members who have expressed sympathy for Trump’s claims that the election is highly susceptible to fraud.Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
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Some of the biggest stars in Latin music will gather Thursday for the 25th anniversary of the Grammys in Miami — a hub of Latin American culture and the headquarters of the Latin Recording Academy.Kaitlyn Schwanemann, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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After over two years of planning, delays, and construction, Gilroy celebrated the transformation of a back alley into a public pedestrian plaza in a move that officials say will bring new life into downtown and serve as a hub of activity in the city.Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Senior Dog Found Stranded in Canal with Almost 'No Chance of Survival' Recovers and Gets the 'Best Life' Even after this amazing act of heroism, Moogan is still available for adoption.Kelli Bender, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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About the heroism of Spotted Tail and Iron Shell, for instance, who fought side by side against the soldiers.Tim Madigan, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Heart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heart. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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