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
Bennett is best known for playing the heartthrob Aaron Samuels in 2004’s Mean Girls.
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Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
His father was Argentine movie heartthrob Fernando Lamas and his mother was Norwegian American actress Arlene Dahl.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
On Saturday night, the Canadian heartthrob finally took the stage for his first headlining performance at the festival, using it as an opportunity to (yet again) reinvent his celebrity with a few close collaborators and a YouTube browser.
—Reanna Cruz, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
The actor became an instant fan favorite and the standout heartthrob of the cast, which earned him a quick movie role opposite Selena Gomez in 2011's Monte Carlo.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026
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Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
His father was Argentine movie heartthrob Fernando Lamas and his mother was Norwegian American actress Arlene Dahl.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
On Saturday night, the Canadian heartthrob finally took the stage for his first headlining performance at the festival, using it as an opportunity to (yet again) reinvent his celebrity with a few close collaborators and a YouTube browser.
—Reanna Cruz, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
The actor became an instant fan favorite and the standout heartthrob of the cast, which earned him a quick movie role opposite Selena Gomez in 2011's Monte Carlo.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartthrob
Noun
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Ohm is an unlikely hero, but the nagging mystery gets its hooks into him, and the only way out is through.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
2 May 2026
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Trent’s obsession with his literary hero, Silas Hale, is one for the ages.—
Laura Zigman,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
Noun
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But what exactly happens to these baby stars next isn't always clear (literally) because they are buried deep within clouds of dark, dusty gas that obscure them.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Sudeikis stars and executive produces alongside Brendan Hunt, Joe Kelly, Jane Becker, Jamie Lee, and Bill Wrubel.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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An area rug can completely change how a room feels—adding warmth, softness, and personality from the very first step.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 May 2026
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Not a big personality pushing a vision.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
Noun
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The Sixers better learn the sophomore playmaker’s name.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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Joliet Catholic’s Steve Martin is just fine with sharing a name with the famous actor and comedian.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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“Heartthrob.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartthrob. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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