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
The path from death back to life has left the reinvigorated Ida with a permanent stain on her cheek, a side effect of the doctor’s treatment, and has erased all memory of her former life.
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2026
Bündchen finished everything off with the same effortless waves and rosy makeup, complete with flushed cheeks and fluttery eyelashes.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
Everything from her skin prep to her contoured lips and pinky cheeks was courtesy of Rhode.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
As Jaylah’s 16-year-old brother pushed Jaylah out of the way and tried to save their mother, Rivas allegedly turned the knife on the boy, stabbing him in the neck, cheek and shoulder.
—Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2026
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2026
Bündchen finished everything off with the same effortless waves and rosy makeup, complete with flushed cheeks and fluttery eyelashes.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
Everything from her skin prep to her contoured lips and pinky cheeks was courtesy of Rhode.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
As Jaylah’s 16-year-old brother pushed Jaylah out of the way and tried to save their mother, Rivas allegedly turned the knife on the boy, stabbing him in the neck, cheek and shoulder.
—Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheek
Noun
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These silicone bottles are BPA-free and easy to clean with a wide mouth opening.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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So much for my unsmiling open mouth in my 2026 passport photo.—
Paul Keane,
Hartford Courant,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There, Linda lies in the sand, attempting the breath work that's meant to calm her nerves.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Mar. 2026
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Stocks have been jolted by nerves about the Middle East conflict disrupting the global flow of oil and reigniting inflation at a time when the US labor market appears to be on shaky ground.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
9 Mar. 2026
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Father and son, both members of the Eastern Shoshone Tribe, stare out at a sea of green grass and buffalo berry bushes as a herd of 30 or so bison munch patches of grass, flick their tails at flies, and flop onto the ground, creating brief billows of dust.—
Christine Peterson,
Outdoor Life,
5 Mar. 2026
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Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights remain unlit, minimizing the chance of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2026
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This disrespect shows me these employees aren’t valued.—
Jay Reddick,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2026
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Church members and local leaders hope to find those responsible and prevent future acts of disrespect.—
Nakell Williams,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Imagine having the gall to besmirch the name of a young mother killed for trying to speak up for her neighbors or of an ICU nurse shot in the back for trying to tend to a woman who had been pepper-sprayed in the face.—
Sasha Abramsky,
Washington Post,
2 Feb. 2026
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The documents that Dooley was now handling were barely yellowed, their edges lightly frayed, the oak gall ink ranging from brown to black.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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To accomplish this, the researchers used a technique called reactive molecular beam epitaxy (MBE).—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
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Today, accommodations include casita rooms, suites, and a ranch house, outfitted with tile floors, exposed wood beams, and private in-room fireplaces.—
Molly Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Okay, Joy, get in there with the sass!—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2026
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Her sass pretty much sealed the deal on our guesses.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
21 Jan. 2026
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This cooling rollerball feels like coffee for your face.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Over the past year, assaults against ICE personnel have risen 8,000%, according to the DHS, and federal police have opted to hide their faces and identities while working in public.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Cheek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheek. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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