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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Nearly an entire city block in the heart of downtown Kansas City is going up for sale. — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026 Photographer Sayim Harmanci combined the ancient with the new in his composition by positioning Earth's satellite at the heart of a neon star that shines in the city of Hakkari, Türkiye. — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 26 Oct. 2026 While some infections are mild, others can cause severe pneumonia and, in rare cases, damage to organs such as the heart, liver and brain. — Rachel Melegrito, Scientific American, 26 Oct. 2026 Charles is an extension of the extension, burnishing the Kushner brand in the heart of Europe. — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the heart

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“The heart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20heart. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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