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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Matthew McConaughey has been a Hollywood heartthrob since the ’90s, and his pre-Magic Mike credits include classics like Dazed and Confused, A Time to Kill and The Wedding Planner.
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John Russell, Peoplemag, 29 June 2024
Typically, a heartthrob and leading man, Huang gained a considerable amount of weight for the part.
—Mathew Scott, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 June 2024
Since then, Ripley’s story has been frequently adapted to the screen, attracting heartthrobs of all spades to play the titular part.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2024
Though his private life was known to many in Hollywood circles, his professional status as a top big-screen heartthrob long kept him from acknowledging the truth.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 17 June 2024
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John Russell, Peoplemag, 29 June 2024
Typically, a heartthrob and leading man, Huang gained a considerable amount of weight for the part.
—Mathew Scott, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 June 2024
Since then, Ripley’s story has been frequently adapted to the screen, attracting heartthrobs of all spades to play the titular part.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2024
Though his private life was known to many in Hollywood circles, his professional status as a top big-screen heartthrob long kept him from acknowledging the truth.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 17 June 2024
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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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