Synonyms of heartthrobs

heartthrobs

noun

plural of heartthrob

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.

Related Words

• heroes
• figures
• stars
• personalities
• idols
• names
• favorites
• superstars
• celebs
• notables
• VIPs
• luminaries
• notabilities
• standouts
• megastars
• personages
• lights
• darlings
• causes célèbres
• somebodies
• dreamboats
• icons
• notorieties
• crushes

Dissimilar Words

• mediocrities
• lightweights
• nobodies
• has-beens
• noncelebrities

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of heartthrobs

As one of the Brat Pack’s heartthrobs, Andrew McCarthy plays wealthy but spineless Blane, who eventually caves to peer pressure and bails on his burgeoning relationship with Andie. — Sezin Devi Koehler, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2026

Now, two new heartthrobs of the 2020s have joined the party, with Heated Rivalry star Connor Storrie and Manchester City footballer Erling Haaland both buzzing their notable hairstyles in favor of a summery buzz cut. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 24 Aug. 2026

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. — Kelsey Lentz, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026

The two heartthrobs have also become fashion icons in their own right. — Dalila Muata, NBC news, 5 May 2026

Stars gleam and fade away fast, but the statues of two heartthrobs who died young and left good-looking corpses have lasted decades after their deaths. — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026

As the New York Times’ Kyle Buchanan has written, the Oscars’ infamous bias against young men is essentially a bias against heartthrobs — the more an actor appeals to young women, the more likely the largely male, largely middle-aged membership of the Academy is to write him off as a lightweight. — Nate Jones, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026

In reality, the shirtless twunk heartthrobs are Tim Nelson and Sam Netterfield of the indie-pop group Cub Sport, using this opportunity to shed the trappings of a decade-long career. — Reanna Cruz, Pitchfork, 12 Mar. 2026

Flirty Refresher Drinks Dunkin’s Valentine’s Day Refreshers are total heartthrobs. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2026