HEARTBEAT Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

heartbeat

noun

ˈhärt-ˌbēt

Definition of heartbeat

as in minute

a very small space of time I'd accept a job offer from that company in a heartbeat

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Recent Examples of heartbeat But the researchers did observe an increase in irregular heartbeat, lung-artery-blocking blood clots and—surprisingly—bone fractures. — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2026 This father and son dynamic began a whole new chapter in the series and will be the heartbeat of the new show. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026 Laconia, the heartbeat and largest town of New Hampshire’s Lakes Region, sits between Lake Winnisquam to the west and Lake Winnipesaukee to the east, on a stretch of land that’s been settled for nearly 12,000 years. — Lila Harron Battis, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026 When the reality star was just three months along, she and Barker were informed that their baby no longer had a heartbeat during a doctor’s appointment. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for heartbeat

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Noun

The idea that these two would have a five-minute-or-less breakup conversation, then plop down on the couch and happily embark on an acid trip together, strains credulity a little, even for this bizarre, codependent friend group.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Finally, after about four minutes of confusion, Marine One and the tower make contact.

— Pete Muntean, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026

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There’s also been lots of moments to dress up for too, with megawatt tours from Harry Styles, Ariana Grande, and Zara Larsson; maximalist pop stars with fans eager to follow their lead in sequins and ties, hibiscus flowers in hair.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
First, Mary Carillo, the former player and trailblazing broadcaster and journalist, had her moment.

— Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026

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