sex symbol
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of sex symbol
First recorded in 1960–65
Example Sentences
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He wasn’t a sex symbol or superstar, but was rarely out of work, appearing in more than 100 TV and feature films.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 30, 2023
Jolie and Berry aren't likely to deny that, especially considering that Jolie's 59-year-old ex-husband is still a sex symbol headlining high-octane blockbuster, whose career is likely to be as long as Harrison Ford's, age 80.
From Salon • May 21, 2023
Actor Raquel Welch, who died Wednesday, spoke to The Times over the years about breaking out as a sex symbol and moving beyond that stereotype.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2023
Hollywood star Raquel Welch, who became an international sex symbol in the 1960s, has died aged 82.
From BBC • Feb. 15, 2023
Ryan White’s genuinely engaging documentary “Pamela, a Love Story” presents the sex symbol plain, wearing little if any makeup, dressed in a shift and a robe.
From New York Times • Jan. 31, 2023
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