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
Complete with a neat writing desk overlooking the dense flora, there is no better place to start or finish that long-gestating novel—or simply fire off a cheeky vacation email.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Plus there’s a bar, Larry’s Bar, a cheeky nod to the Venetian classic on the Grand Canal, Harry’s Bar.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 5 May 2026
Princess Charlotte got cheeky at her parents' charity sailing race in August 2019, sticking her tongue out at her grandfather Michael Middleton (and the entire crowd in the process)!
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
Spirit Airlines, the scrappy discounter that once rattled the industry with cheeky ads and rock-bottom fares, took its final flight after 34 years of upending the business of flying.
—Bernard Condon, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Plus there’s a bar, Larry’s Bar, a cheeky nod to the Venetian classic on the Grand Canal, Harry’s Bar.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 5 May 2026
Princess Charlotte got cheeky at her parents' charity sailing race in August 2019, sticking her tongue out at her grandfather Michael Middleton (and the entire crowd in the process)!
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
Spirit Airlines, the scrappy discounter that once rattled the industry with cheeky ads and rock-bottom fares, took its final flight after 34 years of upending the business of flying.
—Bernard Condon, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheeky
Adjective
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Virgos are patient, kind, and wise like Sundown.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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The two candidates who advance to the general election would be wise to offer Californians a hope for the future that doesn’t call back to our yesterdays.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Yolande was bold, vivacious, and beloved of every gossip columnist.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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New Orleans & Company describes the restaurant as a refined, elegant expression of Louisiana cooking rooted in Emeril Lagasse’s signature bold flavors.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
18 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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Its new campaign is anchored by an equally saucy video.—
Jeanette Hurt,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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For a modest fee, Bradley created a new routine for Delroy, tailored to her abilities, incorporating the still trendy Charleston and other saucier moves popular in Black dance halls and night clubs in the mid-nineteen-twenties.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Mantello wasn’t being impudent.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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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
Adjective
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Neighbors Café, a breakfast and lunch counter spot, skews healthy with wellness drinks like a supershroom latte, fresh juices and smoothies, and overnight oats (there are also tasty pastries and breakfast sandwiches).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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For the Iowa City Public Library, the largest in Iowa, the role of the distributor is but one step in a process to get a fresh book onto its shelves.—
Adeel Hassan,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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The brazen rush-hour theft — partially dismantling an in-service subway train while riding on it — is at least the second such act in a week.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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There is no defense for this brazen act of dictatorship, and courts should reach that conclusion fairly quickly so elections can get back on track.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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In conversation, Cornish-Dale is cocky but likable, with a languorous way of speaking that reminded me of Simon Cowell.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
14 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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“Cheeky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheeky. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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