heartthrob
noun
heart·throb
ˈhärt-ˌthräb 
1
: the throb of a heart
2
a
: sentimental emotion : passion
b
: sweetheart
also
: a usually renowned man (such as an entertainer) noted for his sex appeal
teen heartthrobs
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The former twentysomething heartthrob may be following the road paved by Brad Pitt, Johnny Depp, and other Adonis-handsome gents who gambled their careers on unconventional choices and outrageous extremes (see: 12 Monkeys, Edward Scissorhands).
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 8 Mar. 2025
Eighties heartthrob, actor and director Andrew McCarthy talks about how exploring the globe and writing about it may be his most important role yet.
—Demarco Williams, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
India’s Kill gave us new heartthrob Lakshya exacting revenge on a fast-moving train.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025
Silvia’s braggadocio wins her the attention of a heartthrob named Diego (Agustín Sosa) — and the wrath of local beauty Natalia (Dolores Oliverio), who has always believed that Diego was hers.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Feb. 2025
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 8 Mar. 2025
Eighties heartthrob, actor and director Andrew McCarthy talks about how exploring the globe and writing about it may be his most important role yet.
—Demarco Williams, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
India’s Kill gave us new heartthrob Lakshya exacting revenge on a fast-moving train.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025
Silvia’s braggadocio wins her the attention of a heartthrob named Diego (Agustín Sosa) — and the wrath of local beauty Natalia (Dolores Oliverio), who has always believed that Diego was hers.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Feb. 2025
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“Heartthrob.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heartthrob. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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heartthrob
noun
heart·throb
-ˌthräb
1
: the throb of a heart
2
: a sentimental emotion : passion
b
: sweetheart
also
: an attractive and usually famous man
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