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
In reality, network heartthrob Hartley, who is rolling in his second hit season as rugged Colter Shaw on CBS' action drama, loves the company of his wife, Sofia Pernas.
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Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
In the final scene, Murray rolls up on his motorcycle, pulls off his helmet, and instantly transports us back to his peak early-2000s heartthrob days.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
The rising star discussed his self-consciousness surrounding his appearance in a new interview with Rolling Stone published on Tuesday (March 11), especially since his fanbase is primarily young women who view him as a heartthrob.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 11 Mar. 2025
Bieber, who has amassed over 290 million followers on the app, represents the ultimate heartthrob for subsets of younger generations.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
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Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
In the final scene, Murray rolls up on his motorcycle, pulls off his helmet, and instantly transports us back to his peak early-2000s heartthrob days.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
The rising star discussed his self-consciousness surrounding his appearance in a new interview with Rolling Stone published on Tuesday (March 11), especially since his fanbase is primarily young women who view him as a heartthrob.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 11 Mar. 2025
Bieber, who has amassed over 290 million followers on the app, represents the ultimate heartthrob for subsets of younger generations.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartthrob
Noun
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This season has been much different for Grisham, who was the hero of a 10-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates at a soaked PNC Park on Saturday afternoon.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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The last time these two clubs faced off was on Dec. 15, 2024, a 2-1 victory for Manchester United in which Bruno Fernandes and Amad Diallo were the heroes.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In this age of TV dominance of a culture that moves on fast, producers are trying to snag stars at the moment of their peak appeal.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
6 Apr. 2025
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Indiana orchard carves stunning Caitlin Clark tribute into corn maze County Line Orchard in Hobart, Indiana, has seen record crowds come to witness its Caitlin Clark corn maze in honor of the WNBA Fever and former Iowa star this Halloween season.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Not to mention, there’s a good dose of nostalgia thanks to a couple of pinball machines as well as an old-school Zoltar fortune-telling machine. Closer to our house, the East Brainerd location has a lot of the same decor but still manages to have a personality all its own.—
Katherine Polcari,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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According to his website, Greenspan, an author, television personality, and co-founder of New School American Cheese, has received recognition for his work since the early 2000s.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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California was the first state to adopt a policy in 2019 by enacting the Fair Pay to Play Act, which allowed college athletes to receive compensation for their name, image, and likeness, effectively pressuring the NCAA to do the same.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Enter your full name, email address and other account information to verify your identity.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2025
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“Heartthrob.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartthrob. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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