at heart
Example Sentences
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She’s a perfectionist at heart, something I remember with a sigh when I help her hang a picture or center a vase of flowers on her table.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
It is, at heart, a cooperative act—a republic the size of a field.
From Slate ● Jun. 11, 2026
But Stephania lived in turmoil, because she was a feminist at heart.
From Salon ● Jun. 8, 2026
Whether you’re hiking with children or just a kid at heart, you’ll find three fun adventures here that offer great escapes into nature around L.A.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2026
They understand children and they have the children's best interests at heart.
From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl
