years young
idiom
informal
—used to describe an older person's age in a way that is meant to suggest that the person still looks or feels young
She's 60 years young today!
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Now 50 years young, Jeff Staple faces the challenge of appealing to younger generations and the original fans who have grown with the brand.
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Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Bettye Saar herself, 98 years young, was at Frieze at LA Louver’s booth with her daughter artist Alison Saar.
—Tom Teicholz, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Gone too soon at 20 years young, but forever in our hearts.
—Mitchell Willetts, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2025
At 80 years young, innovation and creativity are the heart of our intentions.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 6 Mar. 2025
At 95 years young, Robert Wagner is a poster boy for the benefits of staying active.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 11 Feb. 2025
Lila Greenwood, age 92 years young, passed away peacefully March 11, 2024.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
Its collection includes the world's oldest ham (122 years young, as of July), the largest ham (65 pounds), a circa 1930s Smithfield branded ham and, since April, what the museum calls The Last Ham.
—Karri Peifer, Axios, 8 Oct. 2024
Joan Vassos — willowy, blonde, and 61 years young — is surrounded by 12 senior men who are getting ready to show some skin.
—EW.com, 14 Aug. 2024
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Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Bettye Saar herself, 98 years young, was at Frieze at LA Louver’s booth with her daughter artist Alison Saar.
—Tom Teicholz, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Gone too soon at 20 years young, but forever in our hearts.
—Mitchell Willetts, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2025
At 80 years young, innovation and creativity are the heart of our intentions.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 6 Mar. 2025
At 95 years young, Robert Wagner is a poster boy for the benefits of staying active.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 11 Feb. 2025
Lila Greenwood, age 92 years young, passed away peacefully March 11, 2024.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
Its collection includes the world's oldest ham (122 years young, as of July), the largest ham (65 pounds), a circa 1930s Smithfield branded ham and, since April, what the museum calls The Last Ham.
—Karri Peifer, Axios, 8 Oct. 2024
Joan Vassos — willowy, blonde, and 61 years young — is surrounded by 12 senior men who are getting ready to show some skin.
—EW.com, 14 Aug. 2024
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“Years young.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/years%20young. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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