change of heart

noun phrase

: a reversal in position or attitude

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According to the Slam complaint, Lynk has had a change of heart after realizing its business is now more valuable than the $800 million valuation the Slam merger placed on it and prefers an undisclosed deal or deals with others. Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 11 July 2025 Trump’s first administration pushed for a TikTok ban, but the president since had a change of heart. Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025 The story in the main house centers on the more than 150 enslaved people who once lived and worked on the property and the man who enslaved them, Major Richard Bibb, who had a change of heart about the institution of slavery. Tykesha Spivey Burton, AFAR Media, 19 June 2025 In today’s opinions newsletter: A change of heart on Chase Field renovations, ongoing youth violence in Gilbert and the impact of Congress’ Big Beautiful Bill on Arizona health care. Joanna Allhands, AZCentral.com, 15 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for change of heart

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of change of heart was in the 14th century

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“Change of heart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/change%20of%20heart. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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