as in hero
an attractive and usually famous man
He is the latest in a series teen heartthrobs to capture the attention of many adolescents.
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Recent Examples of heartthrob
The actor became an instant fan favorite and the standout heartthrob of the cast, which earned him a quick movie role opposite Selena Gomez in 2011's Monte Carlo.
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James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026
And your boy band member, Keith, isn’t the heartthrob.
—Literary Hub, 9 Apr. 2026
Stars gleam and fade away fast, but the statues of two heartthrobs who died young and left good-looking corpses have lasted decades after their deaths.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
So does progressive heartthrob Graham Platner, who is running for Senate in Maine.
—Ramesh Ponnuru, Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2026
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James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026
And your boy band member, Keith, isn’t the heartthrob.
—Literary Hub, 9 Apr. 2026
Stars gleam and fade away fast, but the statues of two heartthrobs who died young and left good-looking corpses have lasted decades after their deaths.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
So does progressive heartthrob Graham Platner, who is running for Senate in Maine.
—Ramesh Ponnuru, Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartthrob
Noun
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Yet if Charlie Baker walked into that convention hall on Saturday, he no doubt would be hailed as a hero.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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But the hero from those wins was dressed in a crisp white T-shirt and gray pants Friday.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Thanks to its high altitude and exceptionally dark skies, this location offers stunning views of the Milky Way and countless stars.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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What the stars have to do with love is a tricky question.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Schneider gave a shout-out to his scouting staff for doing the work to uncover the type of personalities the Seahawks would be acquiring.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The 100-year-old house has been thoughtfully reworked with whimsical interiors that balance personality and polish alongside the comforts of a modern stay.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Copper pennies are sweet, tangy, and a little savory—with a charming name to boot.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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Sophomore Brynnley Krauchun has already etched her name in Andrew’s record books as a state qualifier in wrestling.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Heartthrob.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartthrob. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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