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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
And the birds are chirping their hearts out.
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Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
With the winter behind us in the far rearview mirror, spring is consuming our senses and filling our hearts with blossoms and blooms.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
Chaffee County has lost a wonderful member of our community which has left a void in our hearts.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Kalamata olives, roasted red peppers, and artichoke hearts.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Apr. 2026
Their laughs and chatter fill the countryside and one another’s hearts, the merriment binding them all together like caterpillars in one big cocoon.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2026
Each object features decoration – in bread of course – depicting wheat ears and sheafs, as well as hearts and olive branches.
—Francesca Perry, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
But their hearts were hardened.
—Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 24 Apr. 2026
Hundreds of competitors went home without any prizes but with hearts full of youthful joy — thanks to a schoolyard game that’s over 2,000 years old.
—Brian Cheung, NBC news, 20 Apr. 2026
Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
With the winter behind us in the far rearview mirror, spring is consuming our senses and filling our hearts with blossoms and blooms.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
Chaffee County has lost a wonderful member of our community which has left a void in our hearts.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Kalamata olives, roasted red peppers, and artichoke hearts.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Apr. 2026
Their laughs and chatter fill the countryside and one another’s hearts, the merriment binding them all together like caterpillars in one big cocoon.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2026
Each object features decoration – in bread of course – depicting wheat ears and sheafs, as well as hearts and olive branches.
—Francesca Perry, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
But their hearts were hardened.
—Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 24 Apr. 2026
Hundreds of competitors went home without any prizes but with hearts full of youthful joy — thanks to a schoolyard game that’s over 2,000 years old.
—Brian Cheung, NBC news, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hearts
Noun
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Arguably the two top centers in Iowa’s Logan Jones and Florida’s Jake Slaughter went off the board within the final eight picks of the second round.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Hyundai will supply its HiMSEN engines Data centers are the backbone of modern digital services, from cloud computing to artificial intelligence applications.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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As a city that is always negotiating with modernity, the tradition of jol khabar remains a comforting anchor, binding generations to their cultural roots and evoking nostalgia.—
Madhushree Basu Roy,
Saveur,
30 Apr. 2026
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The ancient technique used by Indigenous farmers helps direct rainfall to their roots.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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As, too, are road signs, which serve as warm reminders of important people and help soothe souls in mind-numbing traffic.—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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Our hearts break for the victims even as Michael’s music is fused to our souls.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Kyiv has asked Turkey to help facilitate top-level talks and has reached out to other capitals as potential hosts, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said, adding that Ukraine would consider any venue outside Russia and Belarus.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Iran responded quickly, hitting infrastructure across Gulf capitals and throwing the region, and millions of barrels of oil, into chaos.—
Emma Graham,Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In more validation of Amazon’s chip strategy, Meta said Friday its agreed to deploy at least tens of millions of Graviton cores.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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The company also said Graviton5 carries a cache five times larger than the prior version, helping cut delays in communication between cores by up to 33 percent.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Bike activists in this city have, to our minds, successfully enhanced the lot of cyclists in Chicago and are fully entitled to keep pushing for more reasonable improvements.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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His ability to read the game was certainly evident, especially as the contest drifted on, with players saddled with tired legs and minds.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Flights to and from smaller California hubs such as Sacramento and Burbank have been canceled, while Air Canada and German airline Lufthansa slashed routes from their summer schedules earlier this month.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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In parallel, the Inglewood Transit Connector plan aims to improve mobility between Market Street and the city’s sports and entertainment district, with elements including mobility hubs, bus rotaries, pickup and dropoff areas, and a public parking structure.—
Kaila Yu,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Many imitation almond extracts or essences rely on synthetic benzaldehyde for flavor, which can create saccharine notes that overpower delicate desserts like custards, sponges, or pastry creams.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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Store shelves are packed with serums, toners, essences and exfoliants — all promising transformative results.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Hearts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hearts. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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