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young at heart

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  1. Having a youthful outlook, especially in spite of one's age. For example, She loves carnivals and fairs; she's a grandmother but she's young at heart.


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"I always wanted to be perpetually young at heart like him," Tim Patterson said of his uncle.

From BBC • Aug. 25, 2025

But maybe the young at heart know something the rest of us don’t?

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2025

And the evolving science of health and fitness has helped many remain young at heart — and on the field.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 2, 2023

"The marshmallows have carved out a niche as a source of experimentation for the young and the young at heart."

From Salon • Feb. 2, 2023

I guess the sneakers are supposed to put me at ease, make me think I can trust her because she’s young at heart, or not like the other adults I know.

From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon

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