fountain of youth

noun phrase

1
or Fountain of Youth in stories and legends : a fountain with magic water which when drunk will cause a person to live forever
2
: a source of the kind of energy or health that young people usually have
Exercise is good for you, but it's not a perfect fountain of youth.

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And for those looking to whisk away the signs of aging, a foundation that’s formulated for mature skin can be the makeup-counter equivalent of the fountain of youth. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026 While fashion has a way of chasing the fountain of youth, Kate Spade might have a particular claim on the future consumer as its mix of whimsy and chic has a natural appeal for those moving into adulthood. Evan Clark, Footwear News, 21 July 2026 But, like Ice-T once said, music is like the fountain of youth—just ask Mick Jagger or Keith Richards. Kyle Eustice, VIBE.com, 2 July 2026 Trying to tap the fountain of youth? Lauren Silbert, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for fountain of youth

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“Fountain of youth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fountain%20of%20youth. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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