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heartthrob

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of heartthrob

an attractive and usually famous man

He is the latest in a series teen heartthrobs to capture the attention of many adolescents.

Synonyms and Near Synonyms of heartthrob

favorite, hero, idol

cause célèbre (also cause celebre), celeb, figure, icon (also ikon), light, luminary, megastar, name, notability, notable, notoriety, personage, personality, somebody, standout, star, superstar, VIP

crush, darling, dreamboat

Antonyms and Near Antonyms of heartthrob

lightweight, mediocrity

nobody, noncelebrity

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