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heartthrob

[hahrt-throb] / ˈhɑrtˌθrɒb /
NOUN
object of infatuation
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But the 30-year-old star will have to face-off against DiCaprio and Michael B. Jordan, although Irish heartthrob Paul Mescal was not nominated for his role as Shakespeare in "Hamnet".

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

Across that cult hit’s two seasons, Van Der Beek dealt with the problem’s that plague an aging teen heartthrob.

From Salon • Feb. 11, 2026

He might have appeared on Michael McIntyre's Big Show, but Buckinghamshire-born Nash jokes that he is also well known for simply being an "Instagram heartthrob".

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

South Korea is globally renowned for its beauty, from heartthrob idols and picturesque actresses to elaborate skin-care regimens and world-class plastic surgeons.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 5, 2026

Chris Cornell of Soundgarden dresses like that and he’s a heartthrob.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith