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as in kindness
the capacity for feeling for another's unhappiness or misfortune
those who refuse to contribute to the fund for the famine victims must have no heart
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as in center
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 courage
strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger
never lost heart while she was lost in the woods
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as in core
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 soul
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 heart
In family-friendly Sarasota, a new beachfront hotel pays homage to the region’s performing arts past; and on the other side of Florida in Palm Beach, the island’s first new hotel in years is giving all the Palm Royale vibes your heart desires.
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Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Dec. 2024
Though the mission might carry the patina of busy work, anyone with a working heart can understand how general morale might be improved by reliable communication between soldiers and the home front.
—Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
Villeneuve’s adaptation smartly shifts our allegiance to Zendaya’s Chani, who gets elevated from a side character to the film’s beating, conflicted heart.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
The game features up to 4-player co-op in a colorful world that will keep your heart pounding.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Dec. 2024
Though the mission might carry the patina of busy work, anyone with a working heart can understand how general morale might be improved by reliable communication between soldiers and the home front.
—Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
Villeneuve’s adaptation smartly shifts our allegiance to Zendaya’s Chani, who gets elevated from a side character to the film’s beating, conflicted heart.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
The game features up to 4-player co-op in a colorful world that will keep your heart pounding.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heart
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There’s no substitute for hard work, resilience, kindness, standing up for and with folks in their weaker moments and knowing when to take it on the chin and when to give it.Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Watch One Special Night on Amazon Prime Video Christmas for a Dollar 'Tis the season for acts of kindness.Skyler Caruso, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Virginia Highland Books is in the center of beautiful, historic Virginia-Highlands, located on the corner of Virginia and N. Highland Avenues.American Booksellers Association, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
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Most recipes recommend an oven temperature of 250 degrees for the first several hours of cooking or about 3 1/2 to 4 hours for a bone-in roast, or until the roast reaches 115-120 degrees in the center, depending on the size of the roast.Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
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The novel is action-packed, and filled with insights into leadership and courage.Staff, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Dec. 2024
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Harry Potter leads not through brute force, but with courage, loyalty, and the strength of his friendships—inspiring others to stand together.Nirit Cohen, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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At the core of intelligent system design is the principle of instrumentation and iterative improvement.Evan Kaplan, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Long a bastion of white males, the 94 district courts and 13 courts of appeals form the core of the federal judicial structure.David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
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Player 456) and the secret island where luckless souls are murdered in the name of rich people’s fun, under the pretense of playing a game.Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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The band’s sound is a blend of jazz, blues, spirituals, rock and roll, hip-hop and soul.Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 25 Dec. 2024
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German referee Tobias Stieler had little time for understanding or sympathy and gave a penalty.Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
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But the scene simultaneously made viewers feel sympathy and appreciation for Khloe’s willingness to now open up about the situation.Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 29 Dec. 2024
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Lakehouses are rapidly becoming the hub for building advanced intelligence, providing a foundation for analytics and model training.Evan Kaplan, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Join in the fun and stay just 10 minutes away from the musical hub at Floyd Family Campground, which is outfitted with premium and primitive tent sites and dry (without utilities) and full hookup RV sites.Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
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The Carnegie Medal is the highest honor for civilian heroism and recipients or their survivors will receive a financial grant for being recognized, according to the Carnegie Hero Fund.Danielle Jennings, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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The Chinese geophysicist, marine technologist, robot designer, and filmmaker challenged himself to locate the sunken vessel and resurface the tale of villainy and heroism behind it.Matthew Carey, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Heart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heart. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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