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at heart

ADVERB
in reality
Synonyms
WEAK
at bottom basically deep down fundamentally in essence in spite of appearance inside

Example Sentences

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Just know that, whoever did it, they’re driving now, and they don’t have our best interests at heart.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

"She's someone who has the club at heart and is not just thinking about dollar signs."

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Jones told MPs these matters were "at heart of the police investigation".

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

For Gomis, addressing the question of dual identity means dealing with "different ways of talking about the same thing at heart".

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

Grim always starts it off because, like he says, he's really a kid at heart and he can't stand to wait.

From "Freak The Mighty" by Rodman Philbrick