Sentence examples for matinee idol from inspiring English sources

The phrase "matinee idol" is a correct and commonly used term in written English.
It refers to a popular, attractive and charismatic male actor, particularly one who stars in romantic or melodramatic roles. Example: The young actor quickly rose to fame and became a household name as a matinee idol, with his dashing looks and charming on-screen presence captivating audiences worldwide.

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matinee idol

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Alt form matinée idol

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"I'm not the matinee idol type".

He looks like a rotting matinee idol.

I think he looks like a matinee idol, he's glamorous".

"Well, I'm 4ft 2in, and not exactly a matinee idol".

It's not that I think I'm some matinee idol.

His looks were those of a matinee idol, with haunted eyes and slickly waved hair.

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In The McConaissance, McConaughey has become not an anti-hero, but an anti-matinee idol.

One is matinee-idol handsome.

"Chance Wayne is such a cool, matinee-idol name.

We think of Faye Dunaway's golden hair and Warren Beatty's matinee-idol grin.

Even without matinee-idol looks, he has loads of physical charm.

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