Example Sentences

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These days there’s no keeping Hollywood’s gay icons and hetero heartthrobs apart.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

In a pre–social media era, eating alongside Indiana Jones’ whip or the steering wheel from Titanic was about as close as you could get to your favorite cinematic heroes and heartthrobs.

From Slate • Nov. 30, 2024

Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya fever gripped London on Thursday night as the Hollywood heartthrobs hit the red carpet for the world premiere of their new movie, Dune: Part Two.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2024

At least one of the heartthrobs has played your favorite Elvis.

From Salon • Nov. 13, 2023

"What? Has love gone from the world? Are there no more heartthrobs left? No screen goddesses to adore or cheerleaders to pine for?"

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda