cheekbone
noun
cheek·bone
ˈchēk-ˌbōn 
: the prominence below the eye that is formed by the zygomatic bone
also
: zygomatic bone
Examples of cheekbone in a Sentence
He suffered a broken cheekbone.
She has high cheekbones, like her father.
Recent Examples on the Web
Bone conduction works by sending sound vibrations through your cheekbones instead of traveling through the air and into your ear canal.
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Victoria Song, The Verge, 21 July 2024
While they are usually applied as a standalone product to define cheekbones, many formulas are sheer enough to mix with your moisturizer or base product (like a skin tint) to give an all-over wash of bronze.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 11 July 2024
Instead, her glazed, lined lips were parted by a smile, which pushed her cheekbones up for a natural sculpted look.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 8 July 2024
Glide upward on all areas of the face, including the chin, cheekbones, nose, and temples.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 July 2024
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Victoria Song, The Verge, 21 July 2024
While they are usually applied as a standalone product to define cheekbones, many formulas are sheer enough to mix with your moisturizer or base product (like a skin tint) to give an all-over wash of bronze.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 11 July 2024
Instead, her glazed, lined lips were parted by a smile, which pushed her cheekbones up for a natural sculpted look.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 8 July 2024
Glide upward on all areas of the face, including the chin, cheekbones, nose, and temples.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 July 2024
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cheekbone
noun
cheek·bone
ˈchēk-ˈbōn
-ˌbōn
: the bone or the bony ridge below the eye
Medical Definition
cheekbone
noun
cheek·bone
ˈchēk-ˈbōn, -ˌbōn
: the prominence below the eye that is formed by the zygomatic bone
also
: zygomatic bone
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