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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
Mulligan’s new cut is a fresh take on the micro-bob trend that’s been floating around for the last few years—bob queen Gigi Hadid is also a fan of the mini-cut, and flips, razors, and colors her bob to her heart’s content.
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Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2025
Boca Raton musical-theater prodigy Ariana Grande initially intended to pour her heart into her starring role as Glinda in the movie adaptation of Wicked before returning to music.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2025
Increasing your water intake can benefit overall health, including the health of your kidneys, brain, and heart.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 18 Mar. 2025
And for me, to be on the cover of Vogue Philippines, for my first Vogue cover, is so special and will forever just hold the most special place in my heart.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 18 Mar. 2025
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Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2025
Boca Raton musical-theater prodigy Ariana Grande initially intended to pour her heart into her starring role as Glinda in the movie adaptation of Wicked before returning to music.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2025
Increasing your water intake can benefit overall health, including the health of your kidneys, brain, and heart.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 18 Mar. 2025
And for me, to be on the cover of Vogue Philippines, for my first Vogue cover, is so special and will forever just hold the most special place in my heart.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heart
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Magazine, the actor, 55, said kindness is key in Hollywood.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Katherine deals with everything from sexism to ageism, while also having to learn a few lessons about kindness and work-life balance along the way.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Functionality of these three branches and the commensurate endurance of individual liberty center squarely on society’s universal respect for the rule of law.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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And an unlikely mother is forced into the center of a battle between power and destiny.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2025
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After 20 years, the Big Bang remains a symbol of modernity and creative courage.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2025
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The question is: Will your organization have the courage to relinquish outdated control mechanisms and embrace fluidity as its greatest strength?—
Izabela Lundberg,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Remember: at its core, innovation is about seeing a problem and solving it with a better process, product, or way of doing business.—
Mark Nevins,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Of course, as any grandmother will tell you, those things are important, too, but the core of hospitality is creating a sense of comfort where visitors (and family) feel truly at ease.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
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Mainly because soul tie enthusiasts don’t do a good job delineating the difference between godly and ungodly connections.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
27 Mar. 2025
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For the receptive heart and soul traveling is not about pins on a map but about the remembrance of the best of things past. Check out my website.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Unsurprisingly, the anti-liberal counterrevolutionaries of today have no sympathy for this legacy.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
19 Mar. 2025
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As for the tens of thousands of government employees fired or in limbo, Krygier doesn’t have much sympathy.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
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This is particularly important in Lisbon which, as a hub for TAP Air Portugal, competes for connecting market share with Madrid in the Iberian peninsula, and more broadly across Europe.—
Kevin Rozario,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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One option is 45 minutes away at the major Delta Airlines hub Salt Lake City, home to major sports teams and plenty of venues, which has long played Sundance programming and has a lively film community.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 Mar. 2025
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President Barack Obama later honored him for his heroism.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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That his record is treated as honorable, rather than hushed up and relegated to the trash bin of history, is a sour commentary on heroism and distinction in modern America.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Heart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heart. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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