hotness

noun

Definition of hotnessnext
as in popularity
the state of enjoying widespread approval the phenomenal hotness of the movie's stars is the driving force behind all of the advance publicity

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Recent Examples of hotness Even when Carl is just standing up to make the next Movie Night selection, the girls can’t help but comment on his hotness. — Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 1 July 2026 Jim must learn to accept a skinny femme like Lucien, while Lucien learns the valuable lesson that Instagram hotness is sometimes attached to a vain, rotten personality. — Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026 In 2026, complexity is old and busted, and simplified zonal systems are the new hotness. — Byron Hurd, The Drive, 19 Feb. 2026 At the center of the fun is a drug called the Beauty, which can transform the ugliest duckling into the loveliest swan but after a while develops the unfortunate side effect described above, making hotness literal. — Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026 Exploration isn’t always easy, after all, in a culture that expects women to fit conventional notions of hotness—and to please everyone else. — Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 17 Jan. 2026 Such hotness is in the eye of the beholder. — Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 14 Jan. 2026 But hotness isn’t only aesthetics. — Caroline Rothstein, InStyle, 30 Dec. 2025 The result isn’t always an easier character for the actor to pull off, but removing the Hollywood hotness factor provides an opportunity for at-home audiences to fully immerse themselves in the story. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hotness
  1. popularity
  2. vogue
  3. favor
  4. fashionability
Noun
  • But this is largely a myth, concocted by critics and cool kids to explain away and undercut the popularity of their music.
    — Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Summary Mattel is launching its KPop Demon Hunters action figure line this week, capitalizing on the film's immense popularity on Netflix.
    — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of popularity
Noun
  • The Noho institution celebrated its 42nd year with birthday cake and a vogue ball.
    — Jeremy Rellosa, Curbed, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Display Fresh Foliage Long cut branches with vibrant fall leaves remain en vogue among designers for perfectly subtle autumnal kitchen decor.
    — Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of vogue
Noun
  • The Core Four is the Core Three now, mind you, and Father Time isn’t doing Nuggets Nation any favors.
    — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and Hafley haven’t done quarterback Malik Willis any favors with this crew.
    — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of favor
Noun
  • Combining functionality with fashionability, while maintaining Vuori’s sleek silhouettes, simple embellishments and a quiet color palette.
    — Kaio Cesar, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Definition of fashionability

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“Hotness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hotness. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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