at the heart of

ADVERB

essentially

Synonyms

STRONGEST

actually approximately necessarily originally permanently quite really substantially truly typically virtually

STRONG

fundamentally

WEAK

at heart centrally characteristically chiefly determinately factually importantly in effect in essence indispensably inherently intimately intrinsically materially more or less so naturally primarily principally radically significantly vitally

Antonyms

STRONGEST

doubtfully

WEAK

apparently on the surface superficially

Example Sentences

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That's when it felt more like a World Cup with supporters from different countries mingling together with a vibrant fan fest at the heart of downtown Atlanta.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

The Dow Jones Industrial Average topped 52000 for the first time on Monday, highlighting investors’ increasing demand for stocks at the heart of the American economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

He believes transforming the law transforms the mind of people to put the ecosystem at the heart of the approach, rather than human development.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

Can you explain the metering policy at the heart of this case and how you expect this to change how people apply for asylum at the U.S.–Mexico land border?

From Slate • Jun. 26, 2026

And safe at the heart of its deep mystery, the tree would flourish, forever secure.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell

at the heart of

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