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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Other Mexican acts, like musica mexicana heartthrob DannyLux and production wunderkind NSQK, have all been eager to jump on recent collabs with the guys, spinning off major songs.
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Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2025
The company continued to cast former teen icons, including 2000s heartthrobs Chad Michael Murray and Jesse Metcalfe, to draw in younger viewers.
—Molly Liebergall, Fortune, 22 Dec. 2025
Although the Australian heartthrob spent most of 2025 offstage—and much of it promoting his brand, TSU Lange Yor—his street style continued to solidify his status as a fashion trendsetter.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 15 Dec. 2025
America's heartthrob is officially retiring his charms.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Dec. 2025
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Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2025
The company continued to cast former teen icons, including 2000s heartthrobs Chad Michael Murray and Jesse Metcalfe, to draw in younger viewers.
—Molly Liebergall, Fortune, 22 Dec. 2025
Although the Australian heartthrob spent most of 2025 offstage—and much of it promoting his brand, TSU Lange Yor—his street style continued to solidify his status as a fashion trendsetter.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 15 Dec. 2025
America's heartthrob is officially retiring his charms.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Dec. 2025
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“Heartthrob.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heartthrob. Accessed 2 Jan. 2026.
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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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