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 queen will gift a new Roo doll to the New York Public Library’s famous Winnie the Pooh collection as the character marks 100 years since its creation.—
Philip Marcelo,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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The leader of the rebellion chatted with young kids carrying Princess Leia dolls and wearing Boba Fett masks.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Out of the mouth of babes, indeed.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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Available in a variety of fun prints and styles, Boppy’s cover is still machine washable and continues to accommodate breast and bottle-fed babes.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
7 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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To cater to this rising demographic, legacy brands need to up their game, as fashion and beauty players capitalize on the marathon opportunity.—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
30 Apr. 2026
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Welcome to Latest & Greatest, a franchise that celebrates all the shiniest new beauty launches of the month and informs you what’s worth your time and cash.—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
30 Apr. 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
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This weekend, fans will also get an eyeful during the NBA All-Star Weekend.—
Contessa Brewer,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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
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Born in 1928, the curly-haired cutie was launched into stardom with the release of the Fox studios feature film Stand Up and Cheer!—
Michelle Duncan,
Architectural Digest,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Memoiristic explorations of lemmings, foxes, childhood violence, and pregnancy give way to a sequence of love stories dedicated to the northern lights, diving into mythology and spirituality.—
Boris Kachka,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
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And a thick hedgerow is no deterrent to foxes sneaking in to snatch small lambs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Harry Melling is a late-blooming looker.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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The more renowned the art, the greater the number of clueless lookers, joyless collectors, donors in search of tax breaks, and steroidal museums.—
Jackson Arn,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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