heartthrob

noun

Definition of heartthrobnext
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 In the 1980s, Christopher Atkins became a heartthrob breakout after starring in The Blue Lagoon opposite Brooke Shields. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 21 July 2026 The perreo heartthrob is also tapping into new genres for his upcoming sophomore album. — Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026 The show co-stars hunky heartthrob Stephen Michael Spencer, who plays a singer-songwriter in a Nashville open mike bar called the Wicked Tickle. — Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 19 July 2026 Neill is at his most handsome, charming heartthrob best here, and the film received an Oscar nod for its period costume design. — ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for heartthrob
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  1. hero
  2. star
  3. personality
  4. name
Noun
  • The Ukrainian president received a bipartisan hero’s welcome in Washington, contrasting with tense previous visits.
    — Isaac Arnsdorf, Washington Post, 29 July 2026
  • With Logout’s punk credentials and Margo XS’s keen ear for self-referential, post-hyperpop production, HARDBODY’s hero’s journey is sarcastically relatable, like getting roasted in the group chat for last night’s shenanigans.
    — Cameron Cook, Pitchfork, 29 July 2026
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  • The ability to walk from your bed to the sand and stare at the sea is the star of the show here.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
  • Founder of the casual sushi bowl favorite Wabi Sabi, Perez Miranda is also the owner of Midorie and Ogawa in Little River, which earned a Michelin star in 2024.
    — Connie Ogle July 30, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
Definition of star
Noun
  • McCusker and Marquise, the closest thing this shifting and sprawling ensemble has to main characters, are allowed barely any room to be individuals with their own motives or personalities.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026
  • Lately, that has meant reaching for effortless staples with just enough personality to keep off-duty dressing interesting.
    — Minty Mellon, Vogue, 30 July 2026
Definition of personality
Noun
  • The name came from the orange stripe painted across the 55-gallon drums where the chemical mix was stored.
    — Nicole Borman, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
  • However, during the 13 weeks the request was under review, her name appeared weekly on a list of employees flagged for failing to follow the return-to-work policy, according to her lawsuit.
    — Chase Jordan July 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
Definition of name

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