heartthrob
noun
heart·throb
ˈhärt-ˌthräb 
1
: the throb of a heart
2
a
: sentimental emotion : passion
b
: sweetheart
also
: a usually renowned man (such as an entertainer) noted for his sex appeal
teen heartthrobs
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The Hollywood heartthrob wants to bring people together—and his love language might just be his key ingredient.
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Jenna Ryu, SELF, 2 Apr. 2025
That Badgley is a heartthrob adds to the effectiveness of the series.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
One thing many commenters agreed on, however, was that Clooney's status as a heartthrob had not changed.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
At the time, the soon-to-be interstellar heartthrob had just started a new bartending gig — one that would be short-lived.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Jenna Ryu, SELF, 2 Apr. 2025
That Badgley is a heartthrob adds to the effectiveness of the series.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
One thing many commenters agreed on, however, was that Clooney's status as a heartthrob had not changed.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
At the time, the soon-to-be interstellar heartthrob had just started a new bartending gig — one that would be short-lived.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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“Heartthrob.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heartthrob. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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heartthrob
noun
heart·throb
-ˌthräb
1
: the throb of a heart
2
: a sentimental emotion : passion
b
: sweetheart
also
: an attractive and usually famous man
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