the heart
noun
: the central or most important part of something
deep in the heart of the forest
Their offices are in the heart of the city.
Let's get right to the heart of the matter.
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Location Hotel Sanders is centrally located on a quiet neighborhood street in the heart of Copenhagen’s historic center.
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Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
As was often the case during the triumphant run to Olympic gold last summer, Girma was at the heart of the team’s build-up.
—Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 1 June 2025
Sunday, June 1 The New Queens Pride Parade and Festival, Jackson Heights
The second-oldest Pride March in New York City returns for its 33rd edition, bringing a vibrant celebration of LGBTQ power and resilience to the heart of Jackson Heights.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 31 May 2025
Back in the heart of downtown Buffalo, the Canalside park benefited from a recent $300 million waterfront revitalization and hosts hundreds of waterside concerts and events every year.
—David Allan, CNN Money, 31 May 2025
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Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
As was often the case during the triumphant run to Olympic gold last summer, Girma was at the heart of the team’s build-up.
—Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 1 June 2025
Sunday, June 1 The New Queens Pride Parade and Festival, Jackson Heights
The second-oldest Pride March in New York City returns for its 33rd edition, bringing a vibrant celebration of LGBTQ power and resilience to the heart of Jackson Heights.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 31 May 2025
Back in the heart of downtown Buffalo, the Canalside park benefited from a recent $300 million waterfront revitalization and hosts hundreds of waterside concerts and events every year.
—David Allan, CNN Money, 31 May 2025
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“The heart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20heart. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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