at heart
Example Sentences
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The man is rhapsodically shameless—oafishly charismatic, memorably strange-looking—a cynic at heart, and a carny in spirit.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
But Stephania lived in turmoil, because she was a feminist at heart.
From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026
The longer you live, the more likely you are to realize that not everyone has your best interests at heart.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
Reviewing the first-season finale, I wrote that the series was at heart a romantic comedy.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
At the time, some of my comrades jested that I was a miner at heart, for I spent my days at the quarry and my free time digging in the courtyard.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
