as in heroes
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 heartthrobs
At the season 1 premiere, Blucas reflected on his full circle journey, from playing teen heartthrobs in the ‘90s on shows like Buffy the Vampire Slayer to now portraying a dad of teens on My Life With the Walter Boys.
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Kelsey Lentz, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Kelsey Lentz, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartthrobs
Noun
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Meanwhile, hydrating heroes like hyaluronic acid and glycerin ensure skin stays natural-looking and never cakey.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
15 Sep. 2025
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The episode takes our heroes to a European night club on a black ops mission to intercept an arms dealer.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Her comments come as Democrats face a leadership crossroads in Washington, with long-serving figures under scrutiny and younger candidates pushing for change.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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Plenty of timepiece brands increased their prices, too, in response to those initial tariff figures back in April, according to Hodinkee.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Take a look at all the stars out and about this week.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
15 Sep. 2025
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This week's quiz highlights burger bites, sporty stars — and a lot more.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Heartthrobs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartthrobs. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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