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heart

[hahrt] / hɑrt /
NOUN
person's emotions
Synonyms
STRONGEST
character feeling love nature soul
STRONG
affection benevolence compassion concern disposition gusto humanity inclination palate pity relish response sensitivity sentiment sympathy temperament tenderness understanding zest
Antonyms
STRONG
animosity apathy disdain dislike hate hatred ill will indifference malevolence meanness mercilessness
WEAK
cowardice fear head
NOUN
courage
Synonyms
STRONGEST
mind nerve soul spirit
STRONG
boldness bravery dauntlessness fortitude gallantry guts mettle moxie pluck purpose resolution spunk will
Antonyms
STRONGEST
body
STRONG
cowardice fear timidity weakness
WEAK
head
NOUN
essence, central part
Synonyms
STRONGEST
center core focus middle root soul
STRONG
basic bosom crux gist hub kernel marrow nitty-gritty nub nucleus pith polestar quick quintessence seat
WEAK
bottom line coal-and-ice focal point
Antonyms
STRONGEST
border exterior exteriority margin outside
WEAK
periphery surface
NOUN
blood-pumping organ in an animate being
Synonyms
STRONG
clock ticker
WEAK
cardiac organ vascular organ
Antonyms
WEAK
cowardice exterior exteriority fear head outside periphery surface

Example Sentences

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The 79-year-old, a well-known fast food fan, emerged from the heart of the White House to take possession of two bags of burgers from a DoorDash employee.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

I think my maximum heart rate is 193 normally.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Women with obesity, on the other hand, were more likely to experience widespread inflammation and elevated cholesterol levels, both of which raise the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

Second, private-credit funds do little of the maturity transformation that lies at the heart of banking instability.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

Mutti thanked her from the bottom of her heart for all her kindness towards us.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo

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