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
Massive tapestries hang on the walls depicting various expressions of the Gucci universe under different creative directors through the years, a cheeky wink to the history and modern milestones of the brand.
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Kissa Castaneda, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2026
The go-to resource for mapping out those periods is the app EskomSePush (the name of which is a cheeky double entendre in Afrikkans, betraying the public annoyance).
—Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
For the special occasion, the mom-of-one wore a sheer T-shirt layered over a cheeky thong bikini by Rogue Season.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
Ahead of the show's April 12 premiere, check him out on our cheeky motion cover!
—Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Apr. 2026
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Kissa Castaneda, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2026
The go-to resource for mapping out those periods is the app EskomSePush (the name of which is a cheeky double entendre in Afrikkans, betraying the public annoyance).
—Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
For the special occasion, the mom-of-one wore a sheer T-shirt layered over a cheeky thong bikini by Rogue Season.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
Ahead of the show's April 12 premiere, check him out on our cheeky motion cover!
—Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheeky
Adjective
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Diaz-Balart of Miami is among the Republicans now doubting redistricting is wise.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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David Schulte had helped other cities remove terrain and encourage water-wise sod installations, like a Tahoma 31 Bermuda grass blend.—
Gabriela Vidal,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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His choreography, recreated from his work on the show, delivers big, bold, classic Broadway dance sequences that feel ripped from another era in the best way.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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This transit favors bold thinking backed by follow-through.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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While Vosk’s sassier Cee Cee holds her own in the churn, Barrett, also a fine singer but trapped in the straight-and-narrow part (with sadder wigs), gets swept out to sea.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2026
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Pancake is known for her bold personality and sassy chaos, with profiles across TikTok, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube, as well as a merch page dedicated to her lovably lopsided smile.—
Hannah Hudnall,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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If desired, heat the remaining 1/2 cup chicken broth and stir in a few tablespoons at a time for saucier orzo.—
Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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There are some jokes that some might read as saucy and some dance moves that are as indebted to pop concept tours as Broadway.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
9 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 verdant burst is always welcome after a dreary winter, and the bright, fresh flavors of spring vegetables are like a breath of fresh air on the table, too.—
Becky Krystal,
Washington Post,
20 Apr. 2026
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July 23 – August 22 What fresh view broadens your world today?—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Dashboard camera footage from a police cruiser that arrived on scene shows brazen disregard for the arrival of authorities, as takeover participants, some wearing black face coverings, jump on the hood of the vehicle while fireworks blast off in an intersection behind them.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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The fatal shooting is the latest in a surge of increasingly brazen and violent attacks against Palestinians, waged by Israeli settlers and, at times, by soldiers as well.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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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The town’s overflowing with charming Midwest eccentrics, including a cocky mayor (Henry Winkler) and a welcoming barkeep (Lena Headey).—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Cheeky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheeky. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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