as in nerve
shameless boldness
the cheekiness of the restaurant's demand that we pay for unordered food was breathtaking
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Recent Examples of cheekiness
Even its occasional attempts at campy tongue-in-cheekiness seldom raise more than a titter.
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Arthur Knight,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
Aside from speaking in a period-appropriate tone with the right inflections, Cage infused his performance with a certain cheekiness.
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Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
The cheekiness, the humor, but the real humanity too.
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Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
7 Dec. 2025
The split hem on the pencil skirt also adds a bit of cheekiness to the dress.
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Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Oct. 2025
There’s an athleticism and a cheekiness to the Hoggett school of stage movement — the street is always present, along with pinches of parkour, blended with elements of more traditional dance that would probably make a real posse of youths roll their eyes.
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Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
30 Sep. 2025
Expect toffee-toned sweetness twisted with fruity cheekiness.
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Angela Lei,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
The boys posed for the camera, showing off each of the characters' signature cheekiness, while in full hockey uniforms on the ice.
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Julia Moore,
People.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Arthur Knight,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
Aside from speaking in a period-appropriate tone with the right inflections, Cage infused his performance with a certain cheekiness.
—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
The cheekiness, the humor, but the real humanity too.
—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
7 Dec. 2025
The split hem on the pencil skirt also adds a bit of cheekiness to the dress.
—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Oct. 2025
There’s an athleticism and a cheekiness to the Hoggett school of stage movement — the street is always present, along with pinches of parkour, blended with elements of more traditional dance that would probably make a real posse of youths roll their eyes.
—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
30 Sep. 2025
Expect toffee-toned sweetness twisted with fruity cheekiness.
—
Angela Lei,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
The boys posed for the camera, showing off each of the characters' signature cheekiness, while in full hockey uniforms on the ice.
—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheekiness
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And yet Corfino tried to calm my nerves.
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The splint came off around day five, which was both exciting and nerve-wracking.
Noun
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For in the last years of her life she will be troubled by terrible digestion and chronic bowel problems set off by a bout of grave illness, diagnosed as typhoid fever and gall-bladder disease, in the autumn of 1860.
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This microscopic roundworm lays its eggs in root tissues, causing swellings or galls to develop on infected roots.
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Needless to say there was no second date, and, eventually though painfully, my own arrogance had some of its rough edges worn down.
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In Episode 3, Harris discussed the early arrogance of the founding fathers who made proposals for America's independence and questioned who was entitled to freedom.
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His brashness with a wink is a fun part of the package, but insight and candor are what make the best analysts.
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Set the scene Sexy without being pretentious and bold without the brashness, Il Sereno is a lesson in artful restraint.
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While bouncing between the G League and the NBA, James worked with coaches on developing his shooting confidence, quick decision-making and defensive ability.
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The emotional Moon squaring disciplined Saturn this morning tests timing and boundaries, yet Leo’s warmth helps restore confidence as the day unfolds.
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Besides the sheer audacity of the number was the idea that all but $20 million of it would be deferred well into the future.
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Watching that Rosetta Stone-cold stupid footage here, you’re struck not only by his audacity, but by the scene’s excruciating comic pacing.
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“Cheekiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheekiness. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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