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
Coldplay concert kiss cam couple Couples looking for a cheekier viral moment to recreate can opt for the concert cam seen around the world.
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Melina Khan, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
Järnkrok has made a cheeky habit of shielding himself from the Leafs’ social team, too.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
The 29-year-old proudly posted about his official promotion to staff sergeant on his Instagram story, complete with a cheeky caption aimed at the controversy.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Despite his recent firing, Oklahoma State football coach Mike Gundy will continue to rep Cowboy colors in the cheeky, three-week-old ad campaign for Consumer Cellular.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 26 Sep. 2025
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Melina Khan, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
Järnkrok has made a cheeky habit of shielding himself from the Leafs’ social team, too.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
The 29-year-old proudly posted about his official promotion to staff sergeant on his Instagram story, complete with a cheeky caption aimed at the controversy.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Despite his recent firing, Oklahoma State football coach Mike Gundy will continue to rep Cowboy colors in the cheeky, three-week-old ad campaign for Consumer Cellular.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheeky
Adjective
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There are many layers that get peeled back in this wise film.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
30 Sep. 2025
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That won’t be the case every week, but Diggs looks up to speed — healthy and chemistry-wise — which puts him in the WR3/4 conversation and gives that Boutte the boot.—
Jake Ciely,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Europeans have hit them with bold shotmaking, clutch putting and an urgency and intensity that have blown the host team out of this outsize ballpark.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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In 2022, the eclectic corner café Black Coffee lit up Detroit’s North End neighborhood with its bold yellow walls and Afrocentric décor.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Get those sassy, embellished one-pieces on!—
Ali Barthwell,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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Bruno agreed, calling her sassy, sexy, yet classy.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Vionic Carmel Pumps Heels can actually be comfortable, and right now Vionic’s beloved pumps are up to 50% off in a saucy snake print.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Sep. 2025
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Cook over medium heat until sauce clings to pasta, tossing frequently with tongs, about 2 minutes (pasta will be very saucy).—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
24 Sep. 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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Fortunately, Snow White’s newfound enlightenment does not deny her the possibility of romance, although princes are now strictly off-limits; her love interest here is a fetchingly impudent bandit, Jonathan (Andrew Burnap), who is leading a scrappy rebellion against the Evil Queen.—
Justin Chang,
The New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Things like fresh-to-order omelets, shrimp and grits, and acai bowls have all been on the menu and really set the bar high for hotel breakfast.—
Elliott Harrell,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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The plan is to unveil a fresh curation of linens and decor for Nordic Knots Home every season.—
Sydney Gore,
Architectural Digest,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Advertisement Last week’s brazen Israeli airstrikes against Hamas negotiators in Doha turbocharged those anxieties.—
Firas Maksad,
Time,
25 Sep. 2025
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Read All About It A Missouri woman was sentenced to more than four years in prison in a brazen and blundering attempt to steal Graceland from the family of Elvis Presley.—
Christian Orozco,
NBC news,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Liner is Reid Collins, who toes the line between confident and cocky.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
22 Sep. 2025
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Since his days as the cocky but lovable Shane Gray in Camp Rock, Joe Jonas has carved out a multifaceted career.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Cheeky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheeky. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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