cheeks

noun

plural of cheek
as in bum
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 cheeks Gold eyeshadow wrapped around the 29-year-old TV personality’s eyes, paired with long swooping lashes placed on the outer corners of her top lids and bright pink blush placed high on her cheeks. — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026 From there, people may develop white spots on the insides of the cheeks near the molars and a blotchy rash of flat, red spots. — Aria Bendix, NBC news, 5 Nov. 2026 Makeup artist Jay Artistry’s advice to start with a small amount of lipstick on the cheeks and build gradually points the same way, favoring restraint over acquisition. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026 Makeup artist Jeanine Lobell uses subtle contour and highlighter to shape the cheeks without blush, according to ELLE. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026 Lisa’s eyes glow red and livid circuitboard-esque patterns form on her cheeks as Jocasta takes over and speaks through her. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2026 Fort Worth police Officer Buddy Calzada read a letter from Everman Mayor Ray Richardson, who stood in the audience in light blue with tears on his cheeks. — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheeks
  1. bum
  2. tail
  3. seat
  4. rump
  5. bottom
Noun
  • Even Keanu Reeves dealt with a bum knee on the first John Wick — and, for that matter, throughout much of the franchise.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Zellers poured the foundation, and Morrison hired fellow ski bums to do the framing, masonry, and tiling.
    — Nick Paumgarten, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of bum
Noun
  • The tail of the helicopter was ripped off and hanging from a nearby fence.
    — Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2026
  • While many Maryland counties on the Eastern Shore saw lower harvests of white tail deer in the summer due to hemorrhagic disease, the state's early deer season hunt for 2026 surpassed its five-year average.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of tail
Noun
  • Nationally, Democrats picked up seven Senate seats Tuesday, gaining firm control of the upper chamber and making major inroads in Republican strongholds such as Texas.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The 3rd District seat includes Woodland Hills, Reseda and Canoga Park.
    — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of seat
Noun
  • Zapcic says that if a horse can feel a fly land on its rump, a light cue is more than enough, and there’s rarely, if ever, a need for force.
    — Alessandra Schade, Vanity Fair, 28 Oct. 2026
  • This is also why bucks generally have shorter tails than does, and less white on the rump.
    — Tom Carpenter, Outdoor Life, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of rump
Noun
  • At the bottom of the slope, dozens of protective barriers have been installed as a buffer from waves pounding the shoreline.
    — Michele Gile, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The ergonomic design is made to enhance posture, while the slip-resistant bottom helps keep it in place on most seats.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of bottom

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“Cheeks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheeks. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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