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.

Examples of the heart in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But the origin of the Altar Stone, a unique six-tonne slab laying on its side at the heart of the circle, remained elusive. —

Bydaniel Lawler and Afp, Fortune Europe, 15 Aug. 2024 Instead, the organizers are introducing sweeping changes that will alter the look and feel of the event moving forward, with the nucleus of festival activities shifting from its historic home in the heart of Sarajevo’s old town to the modern part of the city. —

Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 14 Aug. 2024 These interviews reveal little trace of the thrilling figure at the heart of Whitfield’s book. —

Rosa Lyster, The New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2024 The Main Floor Immediately after stepping through the front door, you’re greeted by the heart of the home—a welcoming kitchen, living room, dining room, and view straight out the back of the home thanks to a wall of windows and sliding doors. —

Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the heart

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