hearts and minds
plural noun
: people's emotions and reasoning
We must appeal to and win (over) the hearts and minds of the people.
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Never underestimate the power of a cute nickname to change hearts and minds.
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Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026
How has Victoria's Secret countered Sweeney in the war for hearts and minds?
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Those events that transpired may be long ago, but Paul Revere’s legendary ride has continued in our hearts and minds.
—William Lambers, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
The crew of Artemis II, including Mission Commander and Maryland native Reid Wiseman, has captivated hearts and minds across the globe.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 8 Apr. 2026
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Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026
How has Victoria's Secret countered Sweeney in the war for hearts and minds?
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Those events that transpired may be long ago, but Paul Revere’s legendary ride has continued in our hearts and minds.
—William Lambers, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
The crew of Artemis II, including Mission Commander and Maryland native Reid Wiseman, has captivated hearts and minds across the globe.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Hearts and minds.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hearts%20and%20minds. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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