heartstrings
Americanplural noun
plural noun
Etymology
Origin of heartstrings
First recorded in 1475–85; heart + strings ( def. )
Vocabulary lists containing heartstrings
Vocabulary from poems about being an American
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Among the local artists who performed at a big benefit gig in Faye's name earlier this year was Frankie Francis, the singer from Frankie and The Heartstrings.
From BBC • Sep. 5, 2023
The "Heartstrings" star, 76, delivered an opening monologue in which she dedicated the "entire show" to Ukraine, asking everyone to send their prayers to the people of Ukraine in the midst of Russia's invasion.
From Fox News • Mar. 7, 2022
As the author and sociologist Tressie McMillian Cottom wondered while watching Heartstrings: “Has anyone ever understood her brand better?”
From The Guardian • Nov. 25, 2019
Parton, who serves as an executive producer on Heartstrings and will introduce each episode with an explanation of its musical inspiration, has gotten awfully cozy with Netflix lately.
From Slate • Nov. 2, 2018
The Poetess, author of "Heartstrings," "The Deadly Nightshade," "Passion Flowers," &c.
From The Christmas Books of Mr. M.A. Titmarsh by Thackeray, William Makepeace
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