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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
Though the movie is accessible to new fans, there are plenty of winks and nods for diehards who can understand what might seem, to the uninitiated, like cheesy moments—a cringeworthy English rap verse, a scene parodying the product placement in K-dramas—as self-aware jokes.
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Yvonne Kim, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
Not to get too cheesy, but no one loves macaroni and cheese quite like Drew Barrymore.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2025
This sandwich is a cheesy, meaty masterpiece featuring ribeye steak, provolone cheese, peppers and crispy onion straws.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
Get the recipe > Creamy, cheesy, and satisfying, this dip is sure to please at your next late-summer get together.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 4 Sep. 2025
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Yvonne Kim, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
Not to get too cheesy, but no one loves macaroni and cheese quite like Drew Barrymore.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2025
This sandwich is a cheesy, meaty masterpiece featuring ribeye steak, provolone cheese, peppers and crispy onion straws.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
Get the recipe > Creamy, cheesy, and satisfying, this dip is sure to please at your next late-summer get together.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheesy
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Charile Kirk championed peoples' right to speech others may find inappropriate.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Corpus is also accused of engaging in an inappropriate relationship with her former chief of staff Victor Aenlle, who was fired by the board of supervisors last year.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Here, the median sale price of a home is about $137,000—one of the cheapest price tags in the country.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Health insurers plan to raise rates, pointing to rising health care costs, tariffs on prescription drugs and medical device imports, and the possible expiration of premium tax credits instituted during former President Joe Biden's administration that made plans cheaper.—
Sarah Volpenhein,
jsonline.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The formula melts into skin well and didn’t leave me feeling tacky or sticky.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
18 Sep. 2025
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Can beneficiaries open talks or is that tacky?—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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Both films were saddled with terrible reviews and disappointing audience scores.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
21 Sep. 2025
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The thought of being separated from my third daughter, my work—too terrible for words.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
21 Sep. 2025
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While Jefferson’s efforts were hindered by Virginia’s challenging climate, pests, and unsuitable vines, his vision laid the foundation for future winemakers.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Sep. 2025
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Rivers—or more specifically the floodplains and forests that flank rivers—are among the most important migratory corridors that allow jaguars to move through unsuitable land cover (such as agriculture) to reach core habitat areas.—
Jeff Opperman,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The poll also found that 51% of respondents perceive the current state of the economy as poor, and 61% express a lack of confidence that the economy will improve next year.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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Low User Adoption Due To Poor Onboarding The primary hurdle is often low user adoption due to poor onboarding and a steep learning curve.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Freshness aside, Unifi unveiled some trashy transformations, too.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Aug. 2025
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This has resulted in a trashy and increasingly dangerous environment.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
10 Aug. 2025
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Aside from the obvious debates over the two, one indisputable fact was Calvert-Lewin’s far inferior pre-season preparation.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Don’t buy stone fruits and berries in the winter, or root vegetables and citrus in the summer, which are bogged down with jet lag, a higher price tag, a shorter shelf life, and inferior taste and quality.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Cheesy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheesy. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
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