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cheese

noun

ˈchēz How to pronounce cheese (audio)
Definition of cheesenext
as in junk
that which is of low quality or worth you wouldn't believe the cheese that the movie studio puts out

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Recent Examples of cheese What place makes the mac and cheese that keeps you coming back? — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2026 Ham and cheese croissants were held under time as a public health control without any time documentation. — Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2026 There’s still mayo in the mix but pimentos are swapped with piquillo peppers and Mahón cheese (from Menorca, Spain) subs in for the Cheddar. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2026 The house aioli dressing is added as well as provolone cheese, lettuce and tomatoes. — Gail Ciampa, The Providence Journal, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cheese
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheese
  1. junk
  2. rubbish
Noun
  • The rating decision drops the West African nation deeper into junk territory and underscores its vulnerability since the government identified billions of dollars in undisclosed debt from a previous administration.
    — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Jim is an aficionado of NFL lore, nostalgic about the junk wax era and regular viewer of random classic (and some not-so classic) sporting events.
    — Jim Reineking, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of junk
Noun
  • This comes at the expense of no movement in the wrist, but to be fair, having the lightsaber pointed in any other direction would look rubbish.
    — Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Only construction waste will be accepted at the landfill such as, brush and rubbish, concrete, brick, rock, wood, paper, plastics, cardboard and roofing shingles and tiles.
    — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026
Definition of rubbish

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“Cheese.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheese. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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