as in wise
displaying or marked by rude boldness
a cheeky comment about something that was none of her business
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Recent Examples of cheeky
The Oscar-winning actress, whose ex-husband David Justice opened up about their 90s divorce in a recent interview, seemingly responded to her former spouse's remarks in a cheeky Instagram post on Aug. 14, which coincided with her 59th birthday.
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Edward Segarra, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2025
The mother-of-three bared her abs while wearing a tiny leopard print triangle top with a pair of cheeky bottoms.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2025
In July 2024, Thompson's daughter Gaia shared a cheeky post on her Instagram Stories poking fun at 2023's Barbie movie's tagline — and Thompson's ex, Kenneth Branagh.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Though milder in temperament, Turner is just as cheeky as Hickman.
—Kylie Volavongsa, jsonline.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Edward Segarra, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2025
The mother-of-three bared her abs while wearing a tiny leopard print triangle top with a pair of cheeky bottoms.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2025
In July 2024, Thompson's daughter Gaia shared a cheeky post on her Instagram Stories poking fun at 2023's Barbie movie's tagline — and Thompson's ex, Kenneth Branagh.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Though milder in temperament, Turner is just as cheeky as Hickman.
—Kylie Volavongsa, jsonline.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheeky
Adjective
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Stashing a talented prospect like him is a wise decision for a front office that should be taking a long view with its rebuild, not to mention Douglas’ history of concussions (two in 2023) and contract coming up next season.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
22 Aug. 2025
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But the Tigers also made wise offseason moves, not the least of which was signing former New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres to a one-year, $15 million contract.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The bold infrastructure plan commanded multiple articles on the front page.—
Jennifer Brett,
Nashville Tennessean,
17 Aug. 2025
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This collection hits hard with satin bombers, pullover windbreakers, bold navy and orange team colors, and all the vintage Starter flair that defined a generation of sideline style.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Danielle Spencer, who portrayed Raj’s sassy younger sister on the 1970s sitcom What’s Happening!!—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
12 Aug. 2025
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That authenticity comes through in characters like Sway, a sassy vampire with unmistakable energy.—
Kaila Garrett,
Essence,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Revlon is getting its hands dirty with a saucy new lip balm.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
23 July 2025
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Just grab a few extra napkins and chow down quickly before the soft potato buns give way to the juicy, saucy, beautiful mess between them.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Gemma reluctantly agrees to rebuild her impudent robot in a new body, and the sequel ends with an explosive showdown between Amelia and M3GAN, who nearly dies in a noble attempt to save Gemma and her niece, Cady (Violet McGraw).—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
29 June 2025
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One chord appears to speak to the other, sounding almost impudent in their simplicity, equal parts ecstatic and heartbreakingly melancholic.—
Sam Davies,
Rolling Stone,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a fresh high, while the S&P 500 came within three points of its record during trading.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
25 Aug. 2025
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Lee, who took over in Seoul in early June, has led fresh efforts to engage with the North, which have largely been rebuffed by Pyongyang.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The parent company of Denver’s Hyde Park Jewelers still declines to discuss what happened and the Denver Police Department still refuses to release its reports, photos and videos from the brazen burglary, because its investigation is still open.—
Justin Wingerter,
Denver Post,
19 Aug. 2025
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But the mob was discreet compared to Trump’s brazen, boastful ways.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Marty Supreme stars Timothée Chalamet as a cocky playboy ping-pong player, and that’s not even the most interesting part.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
13 Aug. 2025
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Hero Ellen Ripley’s (Sigourney Weaver) lonely fight for survival gave way to a military mission to vanquish aliens ravaging a human colony; Cameron filled the frame with cocky Marines, boxy space tanks, and an adorable orphan who finds in Ripley a surrogate mother.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Cheeky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheeky. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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