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
The 61-year-old California native began his acting career as heartthrob Blackie Parrish on the daytime soap opera General Hospital in the ’80s and went on to land the iconic role of Jesse Katsopolis on the popular sitcom Full House.
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2025
Bobby Sherman’s wife says ‘everything is shutting down’ as '60s heartthrob battles terminal illness
'ABSOLUTELY AMAZING' - 'Pawn Stars' boss Rick Harrison praises Trump for border crackdown after son's death.
—Fox News Staff, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2025
That Badgley is a heartthrob adds to the effectiveness of the series.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
Eighties heartthrob, actor and director Andrew McCarthy talks about how exploring the globe and writing about it may be his most important role yet.
—Demarco Williams, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2025
Bobby Sherman’s wife says ‘everything is shutting down’ as '60s heartthrob battles terminal illness
'ABSOLUTELY AMAZING' - 'Pawn Stars' boss Rick Harrison praises Trump for border crackdown after son's death.
—Fox News Staff, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2025
That Badgley is a heartthrob adds to the effectiveness of the series.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
Eighties heartthrob, actor and director Andrew McCarthy talks about how exploring the globe and writing about it may be his most important role yet.
—Demarco Williams, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartthrob
Noun
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Fauci became a hero to many during the pandemic, but was also vilified for his role in the government's response.—
Rob Stein,
NPR,
18 Apr. 2025
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Another Miami restaurant has earned a Michelin star, this time for a local culinary hero.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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How to see the Lyrids The meteors seem to emerge – or radiate – from the constellation Lyra, specifically a bright star named Vega, according to astronomers.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Miss Piggy, who is not anyone’s double, is the film’s undeniable star, complete with an Esther Williams–inspired underwater musical scene.—
Barry Levitt,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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López Obrador dealt with this mainly through force of personality.—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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Dunn is one of the best point-of-attack defending guards in the NBA, and his quickness, long arms and surly personality on the floor gave Murray issues.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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The names: Off-Roadeo Arches and Off-Roadeo Cliffhanger are meant to celebrate the Moab area and Bronco Off-Roadeo Moab.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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The name Henry Creel alone will likely ring alarm bells for Stranger Things fans who will recall witnessing a condensed version of the teen’s backstory in season 4.—
Emlyn Travis,
EW.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Heartthrob.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartthrob. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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