heartthrob
noun
heart·throb
ˈhärt-ˌthräb 
1
: the throb of a heart
2
a
: sentimental emotion : passion
b
: sweetheart
also
: a usually renowned man (such as an entertainer) noted for his sex appeal
teen heartthrobs
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Iconic 2000s staple Zac Efron was a support system for fellow teen heartthrob Robert Pattinson almost 20 years ago.
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Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 5 Dec. 2024
In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE ahead of its release, the social media star spoke about his role as Drayton Lahey and the heartthrob title he's been deemed.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
The heartthrob’s latest opens inside the top 10 on the Top Album Sales (No. 8), Vinyl Albums (No. 6), and Americana/Folk Albums (No. 2) charts at the same time.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
The impish heartthrob has been using Legos to unwind while on a weekslong promotional tour for the blockbuster movie musical, which tells the origin story of the witches of Oz.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
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Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 5 Dec. 2024
In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE ahead of its release, the social media star spoke about his role as Drayton Lahey and the heartthrob title he's been deemed.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
The heartthrob’s latest opens inside the top 10 on the Top Album Sales (No. 8), Vinyl Albums (No. 6), and Americana/Folk Albums (No. 2) charts at the same time.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
The impish heartthrob has been using Legos to unwind while on a weekslong promotional tour for the blockbuster movie musical, which tells the origin story of the witches of Oz.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Heartthrob.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heartthrob. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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heartthrob
noun
heart·throb
-ˌthräb
1
: the throb of a heart
2
: a sentimental emotion : passion
b
: sweetheart
also
: an attractive and usually famous man
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