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 search for an actor who could embody JFK Jr. — a national heartthrob and frequent '90s cover boy — was reportedly a difficult one, and the casting team ultimately decided to go with a relative Hollywood newcomer to play PEOPLE's 1988 Sexiest Man Alive.
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Meredith Kile, People.com, 13 June 2025
Appearance-wise, Thames has the puppy-dog appeal of a young John Krasinski, with strong features and serious heartthrob potential.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 9 June 2025
After months of speculations and paparazzi shots, the Grammy-winning rapper and NFL heartthrob made their courtside debut at Madison Square Garden during Monday night’s (May 12) playoff game between the NY Knicks and Boston Celtics.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 13 May 2025
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.
—Lydia Price, People.com, 11 June 2025
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Meredith Kile, People.com, 13 June 2025
Appearance-wise, Thames has the puppy-dog appeal of a young John Krasinski, with strong features and serious heartthrob potential.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 9 June 2025
After months of speculations and paparazzi shots, the Grammy-winning rapper and NFL heartthrob made their courtside debut at Madison Square Garden during Monday night’s (May 12) playoff game between the NY Knicks and Boston Celtics.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 13 May 2025
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.
—Lydia Price, People.com, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartthrob
Noun
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Definitely Maybe’s sleeve featured a prominent picture of City legend Rodney Marsh, and perhaps more surprisingly, a smaller picture of United hero George Best.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
29 June 2025
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Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell called Deng a hero during a morning news conference following his death.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
Noun
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There’s also nothing like a night under the undisrupted stars of the mountain sky.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
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Dua Lipa's new diamante floral manicure is also still in keeping with the manicure she was spotted wearing in Paris in May, which featured a pink nude base and a strategic placement of tiny silver stars (see slide 18 for a close-up snap).—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
29 June 2025
Noun
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Advertisement Rutte, 58, brings an idiosyncratic mix of experience and personality to the job of saving the alliance.—
Adam Rasmi,
Time,
20 June 2025
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That has included writers like Matt Yglesias, TV personalities, like Terry Moran and Katie Couric, and authors like James Patterson, with many prioritizing video.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Authorities have not yet released the gunman’s name or provided a motive for the attack.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
22 June 2025
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No one deal is more important than my name and reputation.—
Archway Homes,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2025
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“Heartthrob.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartthrob. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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