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
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Or Josh Richards who has transformed his TikTok teen heartthrob status into a major Amazon Video deal, VC fund and Barstool podcast, among other initiatives. 
Alexandra Sternlicht, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2022 In the technicolor clip, the rapper plays house with Hunger Games heartthrob Alexander Ludwig as the Ken to her Barbie. Glenn Rowley, Billboard, 1 Sep. 2022 Even teen heartthrob Justin Bieber, who was 18 at the time and had already accrued two platinum selling albums, was hired to perform on the runway -- solidifying the appeal for underage viewers. Leah Dolan, CNN, 14 July 2022 Once known as brooding heartthrob Nate Archibald in Gossip Girl, Crawford is now the somewhat unlikely source of both comic relief and a perverse kind of pathos on The Boys. Nojan Aminosharei, Men's Health, 24 June 2022 Baz Luhrmann’s new biopic stars Austin Butler, a charismatic heartthrob who channels Elvis Presley and could even eclipse him. WSJ, 22 June 2022 Collaborator Andy Gibb joined Newton-John on a cover that teased a tell-all with the Bee Gees heartthrob. Kate Hogan, Peoplemag, 19 Aug. 2022 So what does his wife think of his new status as a heartthrob? Ana Calderone, Peoplemag, 3 Aug. 2022 Chad Michael Murray has a sense of humor about his status as a former teen heartthrob. Philip Ellis, Men's Health, 27 July 2022 See More
Alexandra Sternlicht, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2022 In the technicolor clip, the rapper plays house with Hunger Games heartthrob Alexander Ludwig as the Ken to her Barbie. Glenn Rowley, Billboard, 1 Sep. 2022 Even teen heartthrob Justin Bieber, who was 18 at the time and had already accrued two platinum selling albums, was hired to perform on the runway -- solidifying the appeal for underage viewers. Leah Dolan, CNN, 14 July 2022 Once known as brooding heartthrob Nate Archibald in Gossip Girl, Crawford is now the somewhat unlikely source of both comic relief and a perverse kind of pathos on The Boys. Nojan Aminosharei, Men's Health, 24 June 2022 Baz Luhrmann’s new biopic stars Austin Butler, a charismatic heartthrob who channels Elvis Presley and could even eclipse him. WSJ, 22 June 2022 Collaborator Andy Gibb joined Newton-John on a cover that teased a tell-all with the Bee Gees heartthrob. Kate Hogan, Peoplemag, 19 Aug. 2022 So what does his wife think of his new status as a heartthrob? Ana Calderone, Peoplemag, 3 Aug. 2022 Chad Michael Murray has a sense of humor about his status as a former teen heartthrob. Philip Ellis, Men's Health, 27 July 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1796, in the meaning defined at sense 1
heartthrob
noun
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. Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- hero
- star
- personality
- name
- idol
- favorite
- superstar
- megastar
- figure
- celeb
- dreamboat
- standout
- notoriety
- luminary
- icon
- cause célèbre
- notable
- darling
- personage
- somebody
- crush
- light
- notability
- cause celebre
- ikon
- VIP
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- lightweight
- mediocrity
- has-been
- nobody
- noncelebrity