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heart-throb

British  

noun

  1. an object of infatuation

  2. a heart beat

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As it now exists, it captures the supernatural tingle of little bells, as well as the heart-throb of gongs, all sounding off in the misty distance.

From Los Angeles Times

Known for his heart-throb looks and tough-guy screen persona, Delon starred in hits from the 1960s including The Leopard and Rocco and his Brothers.

From BBC

The mayor of the capital, Manila, and a former movie heart-throb, has promised zero tolerance of Chinese maritime aggression in the South China Sea and his economic agenda centres on housing, labour, health and infrastructure.

From Reuters

The 47-year-old mayor of Manila and former movie heart-throb has promised zero tolerance of Chinese maritime aggression in the South China Sea and his economic agenda centres on housing, labour, health and infrastructure.

From Reuters

The mayor of Manila and former movie heart-throb grew up in the slums, scrapping for leftover food in restaurants and collecting junk to help his parents.

From Reuters