as in sorrow
deep sadness especially for the loss of someone or something loved
I understand the heartbreak you must feel over your grandmother's death
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This album covers everything from heartbreak to the pressures and scrutiny of fame; old flames turned sour, old rivalries turned bitter, then turned bittersweet; mental health and addiction; Taylor’s masters’ ownership struggle.
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Courtesy Of Esther Newman., refinery29.com, 14 Aug. 2024
The Olympics have had their share of heartbreak for Jordan Chiles, the U.S. gymnast who was stripped of her bronze medal by the International Olympic Committee.
—Asia Moore, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2024
The group didn’t score their first No. 1 hit until 2005 after being dropped by their record label in 2002, but even the song’s success didn’t come without personal heartbreak.
—Alex Ross, Peoplemag, 9 Aug. 2024
This is exactly what Colman Domingo does in his portrayal of Divine G.
The first heartbreak comes when Divine G loses his cell neighbor, best friend and troupe member Mike Mike (San José).
—Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 14 Aug. 2024
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Courtesy Of Esther Newman., refinery29.com, 14 Aug. 2024
The Olympics have had their share of heartbreak for Jordan Chiles, the U.S. gymnast who was stripped of her bronze medal by the International Olympic Committee.
—Asia Moore, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2024
The group didn’t score their first No. 1 hit until 2005 after being dropped by their record label in 2002, but even the song’s success didn’t come without personal heartbreak.
—Alex Ross, Peoplemag, 9 Aug. 2024
This is exactly what Colman Domingo does in his portrayal of Divine G.
The first heartbreak comes when Divine G loses his cell neighbor, best friend and troupe member Mike Mike (San José).
—Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 14 Aug. 2024
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“Heartbreak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartbreak. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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