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as in centers
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 roots
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 souls
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 hearts
What the museum dream team did not see was the pain in our hearts about this jail.
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Dorothy Jenkins Fields, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
My message this week is about not letting our hearts be troubled, and Jesus is the way.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026
The new lineup of candy hearts promises not only an adorable message, but also a satisfying crunch and sweet, tangy flavor.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026
Tyler Bertuzzi, Ryan Greene and Bedard have poured their hearts out onto the ice all season.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Life breaks each of our hearts in unique ways, and not all of us always recover.
—Shruti Mutalik, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2026
Our hearts are with Caroline and Ed and George and Josie and Eddie and Rose and Jack.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Gizmo’s incredible adoption story has certainly melted hearts online after Neveux documented her journey on TikTok (@saviiirose).
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Ellis then asked a new citizen from Syria to lead the Pledge of Allegiance as the group rose and placed their hands over their hearts.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hearts
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One of Actum’s largest clients is AltaMed Health Services Corporation, a federally-qualified network of community health centers in Los Angeles.—
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This could be achieved by, for example, targeting presidential offices, military headquarters, key data centers, and other telecommunications hubs.—
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No one could trace the secret roots of Skinny Pedro’s devotion to the world of machines.—
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Leaving stems and leaves intact through winter provides extra insulation to plant roots and crowns and protects plants from cold damage.—
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Finally, the news came that at least 56 souls had been killed in the strikes.—
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Trump has always been a mirror for other people’s souls, an X-ray revealing America’s dysfunction.—
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That is why Trump’s December warning to the Iranian regime, reinforced by recent actions in Venezuela and unfolding events inside Iran itself, should resonate powerfully in Tehran and other capitals that threaten US interests.—
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Its overthrow will not come from outside Iran, nor will it be delivered by the will of foreign capitals.—
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Additionally, their cores can (usually) be removed, allowing sealant to be injected through them into tubeless tires.—
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Since then, the plant has produced large volumes of water contaminated with radioactive substances used to cool the reactor cores.—
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Beating Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday in the Carabao Cup semi-final would be an excellent way to start changing minds.—
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In a recent oral history of the show for Yahoo Entertainment, it was revealed that creators David Angell, Peter Casey, and David Lee originally intended for Maris to be part of the show's action, but the audience reaction to her changed their minds.—
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Reliability, flexibility, and fast, on time delivery guide development, with specifications tailored to local markets and customers, from last mile hubs and national distribution to cold storage, production facilities, and data centres.—
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While the three recent transactions point to pockets of strength in the South Bay apartment sector, some residential hubs are struggling beneath the weight of financial setbacks.—
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Skin care leads the conversation, alongside a growing focus on niche fragrances, refined essences and wellness treatments.—
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And this year’s lineup is loaded with glow-boosting icons—from milky toners and hydrating essences to overnight masks that make your skin feel like a cloud.—
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“Hearts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hearts. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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