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as in inappropriate
marked by an obvious lack of style or good taste
cheesy plastic knickknacks lined the fireplace mantel
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as in cheap
of low quality
a cheesy watch that he bought from a sidewalk vendor preying on tourists
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Recent Examples of cheesy
In 2020, Ramírez reunited with Jon Heder for a Burger King commercial, recreating their iconic cafeteria scene to promote BK's cheesy tots.
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Danny Horn, Entertainment Weekly, 11 June 2026
While the 1953 film is undeniably cheesy, director Byron Haskin’s exclamatory take is utterly charming and irresistible.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
There’s this new play on the ’80s but not in a cheesy way.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2026
Renegades, rather, is much more of a standalone story, and even with a cheesy Star Wars crossover, has a really good campaign and really good loot, including an actual lightsaber.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 4 June 2026
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Danny Horn, Entertainment Weekly, 11 June 2026
While the 1953 film is undeniably cheesy, director Byron Haskin’s exclamatory take is utterly charming and irresistible.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
There’s this new play on the ’80s but not in a cheesy way.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2026
Renegades, rather, is much more of a standalone story, and even with a cheesy Star Wars crossover, has a really good campaign and really good loot, including an actual lightsaber.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheesy
Adjective
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There really isn’t anything inappropriate about our relationship.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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Perhaps the way the fictional characters behave is inappropriate, but that's what made the show so funny.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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The pricier piece is often the cheaper one to own.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
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That marks a shift from an older data-center playbook built around cheap land, fiber access and tax incentives, with power planning often becoming a constraint later in the process.—
Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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Avoiding tacky items ensures your space feels intentional, refined, and welcoming.—
Jane Kim,
The Spruce,
16 June 2026
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Paint the walls, opt for an interesting wallpaper pattern, replace the toilet and vanity, swap out tacky old hardware for stylish knobs and pulls, and install new light fixtures.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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This is Conolly’s Folly, built in 1740 at the height of a terrible famine.—
Amelia Soth,
JSTOR Daily,
18 June 2026
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The heroes who save us from these awful, terrible music haters do so with force.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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In 2023 the agency documented signs of stress in sloths during public encounters, improper handling of a juvenile kangaroo and environmental conditions deemed unsuitable for a sloth’s care.—
Katie Surma,
Sun Sentinel,
19 June 2026
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As a result of the unsuitable conditions, Stevie was starving and dehydrated.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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Rebecca Lowe joins Dan Patrick to discuss some of the top storylines around the World Cup, including Cristiano Ronaldo's poor play to start, the United States' potential and more.—
Monica Alba,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
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Will the gap between rural and urban America – and the gap between rich and poor America – decline or grow?—
Arthur Cosby,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
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The movie follows two train stewardesses for a trashy train line, Tess and DeeDee, played by Drag Race alumni Ginger Minj and Jujubee, respectively.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
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Platner and his wife have characterized public concern about his past behavior and statements as mere gossip and trashy headlines, but there’s good reason to see in this mess both evidence of poor personal judgment and a harbinger of things to come.—
Elizabeth Bruenig,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
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Are those still your worst fears?—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
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While a higher tracker error is not bad in and of itself, most investors become uncomfortable when their portfolio acts so differently from the index.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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“Cheesy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheesy. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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