change of heart

noun phrase

: a reversal in position or attitude

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Despite his literal change of heart, the Grinch continues to symbolize holiday party poopers everywhere. Mike Miller, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024 Perhaps that executive is having a change of heart now all these years later. Zack Sharf, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024 Trump's changes of heart about the Electoral College and the popular vote are not unique. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024 Gellar’s change of heart comes one day after the premiere of Dexter: Original Sin, the Dexter prequel in which the actress plays Dexter’s boss, CSI Chief Tanya Martin. Claire Franken, TVLine, 14 Dec. 2024 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 2 Jan. 2025.

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