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
America's heartthrob is officially retiring his charms.
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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Dec. 2025
Elordi, of course, is a tall Hollywood heartthrob whom audiences around the same age as Paltrow's kids were first introduced to through his roles in Netflix's rom-com series The Kissing Booth, which began before Euphoria shot him to further stardom on HBO.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 9 Dec. 2025
Bailey, who rose to international fame in Netflix’s Bridgerton and recently starred in the wildly popular Wicked franchise, embodies a figure that was not so many years ago considered implausible in mainstream media—a gay heartthrob.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
Petsch will play Veronica, a straight-A student determined not to fall for college heartthrob Caleb (Casalegno) and become his next conquest, even after a chance encounter sparks an undeniable attraction between the two of them.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 25 Nov. 2025
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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Dec. 2025
Elordi, of course, is a tall Hollywood heartthrob whom audiences around the same age as Paltrow's kids were first introduced to through his roles in Netflix's rom-com series The Kissing Booth, which began before Euphoria shot him to further stardom on HBO.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 9 Dec. 2025
Bailey, who rose to international fame in Netflix’s Bridgerton and recently starred in the wildly popular Wicked franchise, embodies a figure that was not so many years ago considered implausible in mainstream media—a gay heartthrob.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
Petsch will play Veronica, a straight-A student determined not to fall for college heartthrob Caleb (Casalegno) and become his next conquest, even after a chance encounter sparks an undeniable attraction between the two of them.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 25 Nov. 2025
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Additionally, hometown hero and skier Gus Kenworthy acts as host for the entire week, which features events like the blow-out White Party, a drag and burlesque show with both national and local talent, and the Glitter Ball where anything that sparkles is in fashion.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
13 Jan. 2026
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The town is named for the Greek mythological creature Scylla, a sea monster with multiple heads that was fabled to terrorize sailors (most notably, the hero Odysseus) who dared to travel the water between Italy and Sicily.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Popular slugger Pete Alonso and star closer Edwin Díaz departed in free agency, but the Mets signed closer Devin Williams, reliever Luke Weaver and infielder Jorge Polanco.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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The song reflected growing up with little in Sevierville, Tennessee and life in the Appalachian area, something that was important to Parton to incorporate into her story as her star rose.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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Like fashion pieces, each person carries a unique combination of taste, personality, and lifestyle that sets them apart from others.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
13 Jan. 2026
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To make the most of your dress code, find ways to let your personality shine through by opting for something unique and on-trend, like denim, leopard print, or ditsy floral.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Glamour,
13 Jan. 2026
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HotHands is the most recognizable name in disposable warmers for a reason.—
Ashlea Halpern,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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This year’s list of candidates previously lacked huge names like last year’s headliners, Mike Vrabel and Ben Johnson.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Heartthrob.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartthrob. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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