the heart

noun

: the central or most important part of something

deep in the heart of the forest

Their offices are in the heart of the city.

Let's get right to the heart of the matter.

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Years before the native son Lyndon Baines Johnson started talking about a Great Society, Ferber’s book—and especially the 1956 movie—expanded the national idea of what felt possible in the heart of Texas. —

Chris Vognar, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024 About 100 miles east of San Diego, in the heart of the Colorado Desert, the Salton Sea air basin is one of the most polluted regions in the nation. —

Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024 As a partner and Aesthetic Director at Capital Aesthetics, a premier practice in the heart of the nation’s capital, German combines artistry and innovation to redefine beauty for a diverse clientele. —

Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 9 Dec. 2024 Hotel Arlberg, Lech, Austria Built in the heart of the Lech ski resort, a haven for the rich and famous over the years, this five-star hotel is ideal for skiers looking for discrete luxury. —

Katharina Kotrba, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the heart