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
Between retailer window displays, social media buzz, and sightings all over New York City streets, the charming print is everywhere right now—even landing in the wardrobes of style icon Lisa Rinna and everyone’s new favorite heartthrob, Hudson Williams.
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Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
Bennett is best known for playing the heartthrob Aaron Samuels in 2004’s Mean Girls.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
His father was Argentine movie heartthrob Fernando Lamas and his mother was Norwegian American actress Arlene Dahl.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
On Saturday night, the Canadian heartthrob finally took the stage for his first headlining performance at the festival, using it as an opportunity to (yet again) reinvent his celebrity with a few close collaborators and a YouTube browser.
—Reanna Cruz, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
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Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
Bennett is best known for playing the heartthrob Aaron Samuels in 2004’s Mean Girls.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
His father was Argentine movie heartthrob Fernando Lamas and his mother was Norwegian American actress Arlene Dahl.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
On Saturday night, the Canadian heartthrob finally took the stage for his first headlining performance at the festival, using it as an opportunity to (yet again) reinvent his celebrity with a few close collaborators and a YouTube browser.
—Reanna Cruz, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartthrob
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In fact, the Central Florida Zoo is playing a hero’s role in this heartbreaking rescue, following official guidelines from the national Association of Zoos and Aquariums in trying to nurse the sloths back to health.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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Any number of other Knicks played the hero, willing the team to a gutsy victory, showing sudden grit after so many easy blowouts.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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Bradley’s roster of clients was the A-list—and the B-list, too—of the era’s stars of musical theatre and revues.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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That includes team executives Elton Brand and former Saint Joseph’s star and NBA veteran Jameer Nelson.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Small accents like bird baths and statues bring charm and personality.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
9 May 2026
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Gibson’s wigs may change along the way, but his considerable capabilities at conveying a range of personalities stay the course.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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The college also removed Trotter’s name from the adjacent lawn.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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This new Chinese luxury hotel brand infuses a sense of local culture that many of the international names in the city lack.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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“Heartthrob.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartthrob. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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