lonely hearts

adjective

: of or relating to lonely persons who are seeking companions or spouses

Examples of lonely hearts in a Sentence

the lonely hearts section of the newspaper
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Music writer Mars Salazar compiled a list of concerts in Austin for lovers and lonely hearts. Deborah Sengupta Stith, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 The United States Postal Service issued a consumer alert ahead of Valentine's Day last month, reminding lonely hearts to remain vigilant during the holiday. Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025 The United States Postal Service issued a consumer alert ahead of Valentine's Day this year, reminding lonely hearts to remain vigilant during the holiday. Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 18 Mar. 2025 Beck was one such would-be victim, placing a lonely hearts ad in a magazine that Fernandez answered. Nicole Acosta, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lonely hearts

Word History

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lonely hearts was in 1949

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“Lonely hearts.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lonely%20hearts. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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