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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Every bride thinks her wedding day is a dream come true, but one lucky woman in Northern Ireland got to live out the ultimate fantasy in August when Twilight heartthrob Robert Pattinson joined her celebration.
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Maria Yagoda, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
Celebrity stylist Samantha McMillen dressed up the heartthrob in a midnight blue Brioni tuxedo with sleek lapels and a matching silk collared shirt.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
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Maria Yagoda, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
Celebrity stylist Samantha McMillen dressed up the heartthrob in a midnight blue Brioni tuxedo with sleek lapels and a matching silk collared shirt.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 10 May 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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