change of heart

noun phrase

Synonyms of change of heartnext
: a reversal in position or attitude

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Moyes had come close to returning to Everton on three separate occasions, most notably in December 2019, when he was verbally offered the role, before Carlo Ancelotti’s Napoli dismissal prompted a late change of heart from then-owner Farhad Moshiri. Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026 As some seek to erase the history of slavery from our public sites and to reject the ideal of equality, Howells’s change of heart is instructive. Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026 If the Cowboys have a change of heart or give in to a potential standoff with Pickens this offseason, the two sides would have until July 15 to work out a long-term contract before the tag remains in place for the season. Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026 Their change of heart, however, was not enough to get the legislation passed. Mike Lillis, The Hill, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for change of heart

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of change of heart was in the 14th century

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“Change of heart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/change%20of%20heart. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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