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 boys on stage are in their 60s, but embody the once-a-heartthrob-always-a-heartthrob spirit.
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Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 20 May 2026
The American heartthrob was working as an unknown actor.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Attended by nearly 17,000 people, the Bowl’s biggest Spanish-language comedy event also featured a special (and sensual) musical performance by Colombian reggaeton heartthrob Feid, as well as Mexican comedian Sofia Niño de Rivera, who opened the show with her own riotous act.
—Malina Saval, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Call it another twist in the story of an accidental heartthrob turned self-effacing star — or simply the irony of teller and tale — but despite his discomfort with visibility, Arlaud has become one of the most outspoken left-wing voices in contemporary French cinema.
—Ben Croll, IndieWire, 12 May 2026
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Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 20 May 2026
The American heartthrob was working as an unknown actor.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Attended by nearly 17,000 people, the Bowl’s biggest Spanish-language comedy event also featured a special (and sensual) musical performance by Colombian reggaeton heartthrob Feid, as well as Mexican comedian Sofia Niño de Rivera, who opened the show with her own riotous act.
—Malina Saval, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Call it another twist in the story of an accidental heartthrob turned self-effacing star — or simply the irony of teller and tale — but despite his discomfort with visibility, Arlaud has become one of the most outspoken left-wing voices in contemporary French cinema.
—Ben Croll, IndieWire, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartthrob
Noun
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All the usual fun Indy stuff is here – Nazis, treasured artifacts – though the bantering chemistry between Ford's hard-luck hero and Sean Connery as his grumpy dad is off-the-hook spectacular.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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Bradley, the cerebral forward and NBA Hall of Famer who helped deliver two championships to New York before becoming a US senator from New Jersey and presidential hopeful, was his hero.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
Noun
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The teenager is a team assistant and volunteer with big dreams of one day becoming a soccer star.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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The former child star was met by paramedics after landing at Los Angeles International Airport on Monday, June 15, and was transported to a hospital.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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As the New York Knicks make their run through the NBA Finals, a wide range of celebrities have shown up to support the team, including model, entrepreneur and media personality Jordyn Woods, who is often spotted courtside alongside Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2026
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The Lesson Is Bigger Than Elon Strip away the personality and the takeaway outlasts the news cycle.—
Robert J. Szczerba,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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The Ross-Phyllis Bigpond Branch has a brand new look, more space, and a name honoring a community leader who made a lasting impact in Denver.—
Justin Adams,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Authorities have not officially released the names of victims, but Fischer was identified in social media posts by family and friends.—
Matthew Kelly
Updated June 15,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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“Heartthrob.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartthrob. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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