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 29-year-old gets a kick out of making fun of his dad's fame, particularly his former Brat Pack days and heartthrob status.
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Lydia Price, People.com, 11 June 2025
Sherwood, who is the son of 1960s actor/singer/heartthrob Bobby Sherman, is at Toad’s Place on May 20 at 8 p.m. $40, $35 in advance.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2025
The coffee and doughnut chain also launched a new campaign featuring some of Hollywood's beloved heartthrobs in a new campaign that promotes its $6 Meal Deal, which launched in fall 2024.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 1 May 2025
John Foster John Foster quickly became a fan favorite as the country heartthrob of the season.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 5 May 2025
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Lydia Price, People.com, 11 June 2025
Sherwood, who is the son of 1960s actor/singer/heartthrob Bobby Sherman, is at Toad’s Place on May 20 at 8 p.m. $40, $35 in advance.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2025
The coffee and doughnut chain also launched a new campaign featuring some of Hollywood's beloved heartthrobs in a new campaign that promotes its $6 Meal Deal, which launched in fall 2024.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 1 May 2025
John Foster John Foster quickly became a fan favorite as the country heartthrob of the season.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 5 May 2025
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“Heartthrob.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heartthrob. Accessed 18 Jun. 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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