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August 5, 2022

Word of the Day: Heartstring

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Word of the Day : August 5, 2022

heartstring \HAHRT-string\ noun

What It Means

Heartstring is used, usually in the plural, to refer to someone's deepest emotions or affections.

// The movie's emotional ending really pulls at your heartstrings.

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Aired August 5, 2022

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