Sacred Heart
Americannoun
noun
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the heart of Jesus Christ, a symbol of His love and sacrifice
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a representation of this, usually bleeding, as an aid to devotion
Etymology
Origin of Sacred Heart
First recorded in 1755–65
Example Sentences
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But Bruni easily could have been talking about Sacred Heart Hospital, whose staff vacillates between bridging the compassion gap between medical professionals and patients and managing our expectations.
From Salon • Feb. 26, 2026
The medical staff at Sacred Heart will also be joined by newcomers including British actor Jacob Dudman.
From BBC • Dec. 28, 2025
Just a few years ago, as many as 2,500 migrants once camped outside the city's historic Sacred Heart Catholic church.
From BBC • Nov. 9, 2025
Flintridge Sacred Heart has never won a water polo title or even made the final.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2025
The first English-speaking dinner guest at our house was a priest from Sacred Heart Church.
From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez
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