slang
as in doll
a physically attractive person an actor who's still regarded as one of the screen's all-time great dreamboats

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Recent Examples of dreamboat Ryan Bittle for Jeremy Garrett (Todd Wilkins on Sweet Valley High) Sweet Valley High made its TV debut in September 1994, recruiting Ryan Bittle for the role of high school dreamboat Todd Wilkins. EW.com, 24 July 2024 As she’s poised in a YA triangle between selfish dreamboat Ryan and earnest nerd Collin (Taeho K), JJ just happens (or not) to have a run-in with a gang of baddies presided over by Nancy, an oligarch’s moll played by Anna Faris in wet-look platinum hair and magenta lipstick and raccoon eyeshadow. Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 18 July 2024 That’s one reason why some depictions of AI Jesus include curious details, like tattoos, bulging biceps, hairy chests or soulful dreamboat eyes. Aj Willingham, CNN, 1 July 2024 But if any male celebrity is struggling with the break-neck transition from traditional dreamboat to furry pin-up, perhaps the Chinese zodiac — which believes rats to be among the most intelligent, popular and charming animals of the 12-year cycle — can be some comfort, after all. Leah Dolan, CNN, 14 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for dreamboat 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dreamboat
Noun
  • Advertisement Since then, every new release and restock of the plush dolls has sold out within minutes in stores and within seconds online.
    Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The most recent career dolls include STEM careers, Congresswomen and athletes, like American fencer, Ibtihaj Muhammad. Personally, from a fashion standpoint, the Karl Lagerfeld barbie doll is a standout.
    Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • But don’t despair, my scarred and scarring lovelies.
    Matt Thompson, Spin, 10 Sep. 2023
  • Serve these layered lovelies in old-fashioned glasses to make the treat extra special.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2023
Noun
  • Just imagine everyone camped out at the Coliseum, challenges at the Trevi Fountain, everyone saying buongiorno terribly but somehow still better than when Emily from Paris goes chasing after an Italian hottie.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2024
  • For these past Sexiest Man Alive title holders, that uniform is a movie or TV costume that turns him from everyday hottie into an onscreen dreamboat.
    Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Doing the worm on the carpet and a cartwheel on the floating dock is not enough to impress, babes.
    Emma Soren, Vulture, 22 July 2024
  • Color-wise, Cher tends to stick to either black or icy platinum blonde, but her latest shade is less ice princess and more beach babe.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 16 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Born on TikTok, this is an ideal choice for fall/winter thanks to its cool undertones; deep berry hues offer a hint of blue that adds a head-turning pop to any autumnal beauty look.
    Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Yet, one of the beauty references for his 40th anniversary show dated almost 70 years before: ‘60s lashes seen on Diana Ross and The Supremes.
    India Espy-Jones, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Decorated with an assemblage of train signage, colorful lights and faux storefronts, Hibiki BBQ offers an eyeful as guests grill Japanese, Australian and American Wagyu, pork jowl, scallops, beef tongue, vegetables, squid and more.
    Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2024
  • Halle Berry’s boyfriend, Van Hunt, gave his social media followers a mother lode of an eyeful on Mother’s Day.
    Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 13 May 2024
Noun
  • At looker’s left, in the photo, is a long-haired conceptual artist from the Bronx named Lee Jaffe, then twenty-three, a Lower East Side loft mate of Matta-Clark’s.
    Nick Paumgarten, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024
  • Photo : Bring a Trailer 16: 1970 Buick GSX Handsomely clad in Saturn yellow, the 1970 Buick GSX is a looker with the performance chops to match.
    Sean Evans, Robb Report, 18 July 2024
Noun
  • This cutie cropped vest from the beloved Wunder Puff collection is practical and stylish.
    Lindy Segal, Glamour, 17 Sep. 2024
  • Kim and her pint-sized cutie get acquainted with a miniature pony.
    Maria Yagoda, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024

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“Dreamboat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dreamboat. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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