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
This spoon is a cheeky way to have your coffee in the morning.
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Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 1 May 2026
These cotton, polyester, and spandex-blend crew socks are cute, comfortable, cheeky, and show solidarity with fellow parents.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
Then get ready to make new friends over a cheeky drink with conversations that will last long after the sun goes down.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
They’re outranked by Table Two for the sole reason this artwork is doing its cheeky dupe work from Ginori plates, where Table Two was pursuing totally original designs.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2026
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Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 1 May 2026
These cotton, polyester, and spandex-blend crew socks are cute, comfortable, cheeky, and show solidarity with fellow parents.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
Then get ready to make new friends over a cheeky drink with conversations that will last long after the sun goes down.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
They’re outranked by Table Two for the sole reason this artwork is doing its cheeky dupe work from Ginori plates, where Table Two was pursuing totally original designs.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheeky
Adjective
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Reaves finished the night with 15 points on 7-for-14 shooting, a step up efficiency-wise from his return to the court in Game 5 on Wednesday.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
2 May 2026
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Containers dry out much quicker, so keep that in mind when selecting plants and opt for water-wise and drought-resistant varieties, Vater suggests.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Grant was compelled to celebrate the nation’s hundredth anniversary just as its boldest experiment in democracy to date was being dismantled.—
Jelani Cobb,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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However, with form improving, fixtures aligning, and motivation sky-high, their players could be exactly the kind of bold picks that make all the difference in the closing weeks.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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This side braid is perfect for the sassy bride who wants to showcase her personality and style, from head to toe, on her wedding day.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
5 May 2026
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Ever the sassy songwriter, Musgraves handles these specters like a pro with witty write-offs.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Choose from 10 housemade sauces, and revel in the crispy, juicy, saucy goodness.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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All that means that the Ioniq 3 is REALLY the Kia EV2 with a saucier body.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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His first goal was pretty enough, an inch-perfect sidefoot just inside Donnarumma’s far post, but his second was a work of impudent art.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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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
Adjective
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The striking blooms make excellent cut flowers, both fresh and dried, and attract butterflies and bees to the garden.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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Spring desserts should be easy, sweet, and loaded with the season's best produce, like fresh berries.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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The officials said Russia’s security services are now more brazen in their choice of targets, going after Russian activists and foreign supporters of Ukraine, in addition to the usual suspects like military defectors.—
Emma Burrows,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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This is a brazen violation of international law.—
Lincoln Anderson,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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Stand-up comedian Andrew Schulz also joined the Street Fighter cast as Dan Hibiki, who was first introduced in Street Fighter Alpha and is characterized as being obnoxiously cocky.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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There’s a lot of, kind of hockey player archetypes — the flashy, cocky European superstar, that’s definitely a type.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Cheeky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheeky. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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