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
His father was Argentine movie heartthrob Fernando Lamas and his mother was Norwegian American actress Arlene Dahl.
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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
The actor became an instant fan favorite and the standout heartthrob of the cast, which earned him a quick movie role opposite Selena Gomez in 2011's Monte Carlo.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026
And your boy band member, Keith, isn’t the heartthrob.
—Literary Hub, 9 Apr. 2026
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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
The actor became an instant fan favorite and the standout heartthrob of the cast, which earned him a quick movie role opposite Selena Gomez in 2011's Monte Carlo.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026
And your boy band member, Keith, isn’t the heartthrob.
—Literary Hub, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartthrob
Noun
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Yet if Charlie Baker walked into that convention hall on Saturday, he no doubt would be hailed as a hero.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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But the hero from those wins was dressed in a crisp white T-shirt and gray pants Friday.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But what exactly happens to these baby stars next isn't always clear (literally) because they are buried deep within clouds of dark, dusty gas that obscure them.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Sudeikis stars and executive produces alongside Brendan Hunt, Joe Kelly, Jane Becker, Jamie Lee, and Bill Wrubel.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Schneider gave a shout-out to his scouting staff for doing the work to uncover the type of personalities the Seahawks would be acquiring.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The 100-year-old house has been thoughtfully reworked with whimsical interiors that balance personality and polish alongside the comforts of a modern stay.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The names of places, roads, buildings and more, reflect the impact folks in Connecticut have made for hundreds of years.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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After all, coaches want a sure thing when millions are being spent on revenue sharing and name, image and likeness compensation.—
Eric Olson,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Heartthrob.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartthrob. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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