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 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 But Bravo, 36, won’t shoulder the blame for his indecisive TV dreamboat. Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 23 Sep. 2024 James Darren, a singer, director, and actor known for playing a dreamboat surfer in Gidget and for roles in TV shows such as T.J. Hooker and The Time Tunnel, died Monday in Los Angeles. Lauren Huff, EW.com, 3 Sep. 2024 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 See All Example Sentences for dreamboat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dreamboat
Noun
  • One of those promotions – bobbleheads of the stars – has become so popular that prices rise and fans line up for hours hoping to get inside before the supply of dolls disappears.
    Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Television The creators of ‘Tiny Shoulders: Rethinking Barbie’ on remaking America’s doll just before #MeToo April 27, 2018 Nevins took a look at NFL players at the end of their careers.
    Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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
  • In addition to Coachella, the Houston hottie is set to perform at Summerfest in Milwaukee this summer.
    DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 15 Apr. 2025
  • This is not a hottie to underestimate.
    Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Out of the amusement of babes comes a perfect alternative to the current tariffs panic.
    Armond White, National Review, 16 Apr. 2025
  • Fortunately, more and more brands are catering to busty babes with super supportive and stylish bras that lift and flatter without compromising comfort.
    Andrea Jordan, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Wedding in the Tuscan Hills Was All About Food and Family By Shelby Wax The latest fashion news, beauty coverage, celebrity style, fashion week updates, culture reviews, and videos on Vogue.com.
    Emma Specter, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2025
  • In addition to Eucerin's Radiant Tone Collection, Hale's top beauty tips are nothing if not practical.
    Catherine Santino, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The filmmakers ensure that viewers similar in age to the kids on screen get an eyeful of what those robotics gatherings are like for their contestants, who arrive from all over the globe.
    Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Overall, Printemps New York is a multifaceted, visual eyeful, where the architecture and decor might overwhelm the merchandise for some.
    David Moin, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • David Hockney is a good looker.
    Dodie Kazanjian, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
  • New battery technology aside, the keyboard is quite a looker.
    Zackery Cuevas, PCMAG, 7 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Soul Kemper Slip-On Sneaker Shoppers call this comfy cutie perfect for casual-day outfits: nicer-looking than lace-up sneakers but just as breathable and easy-wearing.
    Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
  • 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, 28 Mar. 2025

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“Dreamboat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dreamboat. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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