heart symbolism
Valentine's visual language
Heart symbolism refers to the use of the heart shape or concept to represent love, emotion, affection, or the core of something.
The stylized heart (♥) bears little resemblance to the anatomical organ but has become universal shorthand for romantic love, caring, and deep feeling.
Beyond romance, hearts symbolize courage take heart, sincerity from the heart, and essential nature the heart of the matter.
Heart symbols appear everywhere from Valentine's cards to "I ♥ NY" logos to emoji reactions.
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- pulseArterial blood throb
- bloodBody's oxygen carrier
- affectionWarm emotional attachment
- compassionConcern for others' distress
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Basis or justification
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