1
as in mouth
disrespectful or argumentative talk given in response to a command or request
any more cheek in this classroom and you'll get a detention
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2
as in nerve
shameless boldness
she had the cheek to blame me for the fact that she had forgotten about the staff meeting
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3
as in tail
cheeks plural
the part of the body upon which someone sits
he dropped his pants and flashed his cheeks at the opposing team
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Recent Examples of cheek
Zinka’s face sunscreen has come in handy protecting my kids’ noses, cheeks, ears, and any facial skin that’s prone to sunburn.
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Terri Peters, Parents, 8 May 2025
Versatility Some lip stains are formulated for use on other parts of your face, like cheeks and brow bones.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 May 2025
His cheeks have sunk into the hollows of his face, his ribs are protruding, and his scrawny limbs are little more than bone.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 4 May 2025
The lamplights still smiled like yellow orbs, and the cold bit just enough to feel on their cheeks, but the dusting of snow had sucked away all the usual exhaust and smoke.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 3 May 2025
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Terri Peters, Parents, 8 May 2025
Versatility Some lip stains are formulated for use on other parts of your face, like cheeks and brow bones.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 May 2025
His cheeks have sunk into the hollows of his face, his ribs are protruding, and his scrawny limbs are little more than bone.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 4 May 2025
The lamplights still smiled like yellow orbs, and the cold bit just enough to feel on their cheeks, but the dusting of snow had sucked away all the usual exhaust and smoke.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheek
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The single artwork follows the theme of the track, which sees Kesha being choked by someone who holds a cigarette to her mouth, while another arm holds up a silver telephone to her ear.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
16 May 2025
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Next up could be the Hyatt Regency at the Brickell bridge along the mouth of the Miami River.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2025
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Two years later — after moving out of the house and into the garage — Ellie is working up the nerve to tackle her issue with Joel head-on.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
18 May 2025
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Inflammation makes the corneal nerves more sensitive in people with dry eyes.—
Sarah Hudgens,
Health,
17 May 2025
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Nobody’s going to beat you the last 150 meters, the Denver East senior assured herself, as Lakewood’s Eliana Angelino rode her tail.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
16 May 2025
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But a clear victory for democracy in Bangladesh, a country of 170 million people, carried a sting in its tail.—
Simon Montlake,
Christian Science Monitor,
16 May 2025
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Recognizing when jokes mask disrespect is not about becoming overly cautious or humorless, but about ensuring that laughter contributes to connection, rather than corrosion.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Our child's protest isn't a sign of disrespect or defiance.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
29 Apr. 2025
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Her gall bladder and a large part of her liver were removed, according to a review of her medical records by The Times.—
Katherine Rosman,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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By Nicholas Lemann Among Joe Biden’s afflictions and miseries, his wormwood and gall, there are the insults (about his diminished capacities), and then there are the compliments unpaid (about his achievements).—
Ian Crouch,
The New Yorker,
29 Oct. 2024
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The lights in the hall dimmed completely — and then the room lit up again as hundreds of small beams illuminated the space.—
RoselynMartin Somtochukwu Ilo,
Hartford Courant,
11 May 2025
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On colliding with the plasma, the beam particles are re-ionized, while the collision energy heats the plasma.—
David Szondy
May 10,
New Atlas,
10 May 2025
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The Innocents Abroad is written with a new curiosity and sass, unburdened by any lingering sense of inferiority to Europe.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
9 May 2025
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Officials have responded to the text-thread security failure and other weighty controversies with sass and indifference.—
Noah Rothman,
National Review,
25 Mar. 2025
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Pamela Anderson is baring it all about going bare face.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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This may prove very useful for capturing more context and detail in real-world scenes, recognizing faces, and enjoying live spectator events.—
Gus Alexiou,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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“Cheek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheek. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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