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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Tournament heartthrob Cape Verde has a chance to miraculously advance to the knockout stage in their first World Cup.
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Chris Branch,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
White's bad-boy heartthrob status has given way to many horny memes, as well as curiosity about his love life.
—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
Chris Evans has stolen the hearts of America as an onscreen heartthrob.
—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
The actor is also well-aware of Almanzo’s heartthrob status — hey, someone in Walnut Grove had to be the town hunk!
—
Kelly Martinez,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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Chris Branch,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
White's bad-boy heartthrob status has given way to many horny memes, as well as curiosity about his love life.
—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
Chris Evans has stolen the hearts of America as an onscreen heartthrob.
—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
The actor is also well-aware of Almanzo’s heartthrob status — hey, someone in Walnut Grove had to be the town hunk!
—
Kelly Martinez,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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“Heartthrob.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heartthrob. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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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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