as in doll
a physically attractive person
if you're not a hottie, you haven't a prayer of getting on that reality show
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Recent Examples of hottie
The two hotties are basically neighbors, give or take three hours in traffic.
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
How will Affleck’s husband Zak—who has been angry about one Magic Mike show for two whole seasons—react to her dance partner, newcomer and certified hottie Jan Ravnik?
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 3 Sep. 2025
In an exclusive excerpt from the book, key members of the show's team reveal that Stan (the future Marvel superstar behind the character of Bucky Barnes/The Winter Soldier) took a meeting for the role of Stefan, the brooding vampire hottie eventually portrayed by Wesley on The Vampire Diaries.
—EW.com, 27 Aug. 2025
This is not even me, but the hotties get to come.
—Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
How will Affleck’s husband Zak—who has been angry about one Magic Mike show for two whole seasons—react to her dance partner, newcomer and certified hottie Jan Ravnik?
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 3 Sep. 2025
In an exclusive excerpt from the book, key members of the show's team reveal that Stan (the future Marvel superstar behind the character of Bucky Barnes/The Winter Soldier) took a meeting for the role of Stefan, the brooding vampire hottie eventually portrayed by Wesley on The Vampire Diaries.
—EW.com, 27 Aug. 2025
This is not even me, but the hotties get to come.
—Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hottie
Noun
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The thing that first struck Sawyer was his giant collection of dolls.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
14 May 2026
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The craft class for schoolgirls — including how to fabricate doll furniture — would be continued Tuesday and Thursday afternoons for the duration of the summer.—
Eric DuVall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Her babe is stillborn; in 1815 there were no Neonatal Intensive Care Units.—
Eloisa James,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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Out of the mouth of babes, indeed.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Fanny and Stella, middle-class lovelies in hoop skirts, engage in a warm embrace.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2025
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In an early scene, poor Christian attends a dating event, having gamed the system, with his perfect numerical logic, so that all the potential lovelies are lined up at his table.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The clinic has become known for combining high-end aesthetic treatments with destination beauty travel, particularly for international celebrity clients who return for repeat visits.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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But that’s the beauty of being free – I wasn’t hired for this.—
Amy Reyes,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
Noun
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This superb sipper is as good a reason as any to break out your punch bowl, and is soon to become your signature once everyone at the gathering catches an eyeful, then tastes a cup-full.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
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What was on offer? Getting an eyeful of the range of things that Polymarket users will bet on via USDC stablecoins was enlightening.—
Rob Pegoraro,
ArsTechnica,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The brand’s newest lineup for summer is full of classic cuties with a coastal twist, including Puddlesea Bunny and Bartholomew Bear in a sweet seafarer ensemble, plus fresh fuzzy friends like Fancy Carp, Pinchsnap Crab, and Keli Pelican.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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One easy way to serve these cuties is to slice the tenderloins on a large cutting board, set out fresh rolls and homemade condiments, and then let guests build their own sandwiches.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That li'l fella wasn't doing fox-kind's reputation any good.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Rihanna wore tiger-print Alaïa d’Orsay pumps twice in New York in January, first with denim-on-denim and then with a matching coat, while Angel Reese went bolder that month in blue leopard-print Jennifer Le thigh-high boots with fox-fur trim.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
11 May 2026
Noun
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The analysis examined how many lookers pursued both living options across 50 large metropolitan areas, as well as a national benchmark.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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One was a real looker but not keen to enter some charade with Jed, whose big smile put her off.—
Thomas McGuane,
New Yorker,
19 Apr. 2026
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