as in nerve
shameless boldness
the cheekiness of the restaurant's demand that we pay for unordered food was breathtaking
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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 cheekiness
Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2025
And to celebrate the feat, the typically cheeky pop star uploaded an earnest message to fans on her Instagram Story on Monday (June 16).
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 16 June 2025
Back in the heyday of The Washington Post’s Style section, Quinn shocked and amused readers with her cheeky coverage of political scandals and newsmakers.
—Air Mail, 14 June 2025
So that's really the idea behind Cheeky Takeout—this idea that everyone, once in a while, needs a cheeky takeout.
—H. Alan Scott, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
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Adjective
Sandoval doesn’t remember who said it first, but their peaceful sleep resulted in a cheeky phrase.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2025
And to celebrate the feat, the typically cheeky pop star uploaded an earnest message to fans on her Instagram Story on Monday (June 16).
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 16 June 2025
Back in the heyday of The Washington Post’s Style section, Quinn shocked and amused readers with her cheeky coverage of political scandals and newsmakers.
—Air Mail, 14 June 2025
So that's really the idea behind Cheeky Takeout—this idea that everyone, once in a while, needs a cheeky takeout.
—H. Alan Scott, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheekiness
Noun
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The nerves were palpable throughout before Vondroušová streaked away with the deciding set, taking the match 7-6 (12-10), 4-6, 6-2.—
Leon Imber,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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The Englishman, chasing his first PGA Tour win and clearly feeling the nerves, went back and forth on his approach shot before swapping his 9-iron for his pitching wedge at the last second.—
Troy Finnegan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 June 2025
Adjective
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Washington eventually adopted more sensible approaches that mobilized the resources of key allies, developed a wiser balance between conventional and nuclear tools, and assumed a less confrontational attitude toward Moscow.—
JENNIFER LIND,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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Those who are successful in the job market learn how to embrace tradeoffs to make wise choices.—
Michael B. Horn,
Time,
24 June 2025
Noun
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The members of my party have the gall to request several of these demonic items from the livid waiter.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2025
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Lia Thomas stole a medal through deceit, and this rag has the gall to call him a 'champion'?—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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Shelter Homes for Sale June 18, 2025 This sleek, modernist retreat on Gardiners Bay in East Hampton blends beach cottage vibes with bold design.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
18 June 2025
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Questions about a bold agenda In public appearances, Kennedy has outlined what experts describe as an ambitious agenda to overhaul how the U.S. evaluates chemicals, particularly in the realm of food and some consumer products.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
18 June 2025
Noun
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The lines between competitive stubbornness and plain old stubbornness, a healthy arrogance and prideful ignorance are pretty thin.—
Will Graves,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 June 2025
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Individuals with big egos display excessive pride in their abilities and accomplishments, often leading to arrogance and overconfidence.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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The sassy show about a haunted house in San Diego was hilarious and jump-out-of-your-seat spooky.—
Leslie Kelly,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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That wasn't strange in itself—she'd spent the morning dancing around the living room to music and was her usual energetic, sassy self.—
Christopher Hale,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
Adjective
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But there’s a whole world of eggplant recipes beyond that saucy Italian American headliner.—
Joe Sevier,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 June 2025
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This week: a gutsy stand-up special from Sarah Silverman, a new installment of Fear Street, and some saucy reality TV.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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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
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In short, Moscow sees Montenegro as both strategically valuable and an impudent upstart that has thumbed its nose at the Russian bear while genuflecting before NATO and Washington.—
Edward P. Joseph,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Dec. 2016
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“Cheekiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheekiness. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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