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

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 21, 2025

Her daughter said "joie de vivre" kept her mother "young at heart".

From BBC May 2, 2023

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

Of course, the Skywalker Saga never called attention to that part, preferring to mesmerize children and the young at heart with philosophical musings about not giving into hate and lifting boulders with focused thought.

From Salon Sep. 23, 2022

To serve with young people and the young at heart alike, who live without a fear of dying and who talk about commitment, integrity, and sacrifice without a hint of sarcasm, was refreshing.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore

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