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
Gibson has three children with his ex-wife, Christine. 06 of 12
Shemar Moore as Derek Morgan
Shemar Moore played heartthrob Derek Morgan for seasons 1 through 11 and appeared as a guest during seasons 12 and 13.
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Ally Mauch, People.com, 8 May 2025
His bodysuit fitted as tight as a tourniquet, his little mustache pert and shampooed, the 22-year-old Benson Boone looked the part of the consummate Gen Z rock-and-roll heartthrob on the first night of this year’s Coachella music festival.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 29 Apr. 2025
Taylor-Johnson is among a handful of stars speculated to become the newest heartthrob MI6 agent with a license to kill.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2025
The Hollywood heartthrob wants to bring people together—and his love language might just be his key ingredient.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 2 Apr. 2025
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Ally Mauch, People.com, 8 May 2025
His bodysuit fitted as tight as a tourniquet, his little mustache pert and shampooed, the 22-year-old Benson Boone looked the part of the consummate Gen Z rock-and-roll heartthrob on the first night of this year’s Coachella music festival.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 29 Apr. 2025
Taylor-Johnson is among a handful of stars speculated to become the newest heartthrob MI6 agent with a license to kill.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2025
The Hollywood heartthrob wants to bring people together—and his love language might just be his key ingredient.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartthrob
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World Series heroes return to Kauffman Stadium A trio from the 2015 World Series champion Royals made their grand return to playing at Kauffman Stadium, just one week after celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the championship team.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
24 May 2025
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McNeil went to left field after Nimmo came out of the game and got the hero hit in the ninth.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Here's what stars, constellations are the best to spot in May Stargazing this May?—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Outside of Kelce’s training, the stars have both been enjoying some downtime as of late, a source recently told PEOPLE.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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In the second half, Pacers entertainment staff handed the microphone to former Indianapolis Colts punter and ESPN personality Pat McAfee, who introduced Knicks fans Spike Lee, Ben Stiller, and Timothée Chalamet – all of them in attendance in Indianapolis.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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Location: De Beauvoir Town Hackney Warehouse Photo: Courtesy of Airbnb Position yourself in the heart of Hackney (between London Fields and Victoria Park) at this stylish apartment that’s full of personality and natural light.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
26 May 2025
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The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office has not released the person’s name or age.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 May 2025
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Congress is once again targeting high-income professionals in the name of tax reform.—
Robert Green,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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“Heartthrob.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartthrob. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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