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as in inappropriate
marked by an obvious lack of style or good taste
cheesy plastic knickknacks lined the fireplace mantel
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as in cheap
of low quality
a cheesy watch that he bought from a sidewalk vendor preying on tourists
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Recent Examples of cheesy
The idea that the Pyramids of Egypt are so awesome they could only have been built by aliens is now a meme-able joke, fodder for Reddit debunkers and cheesy History Channel shows.
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Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Either way, below you’ll find the best non-cheesy Valentine’s gifts for men with great taste (or the potential to develop it).
—Irene Richardson, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026
Aside from being a tasty twist on Valentine’s Day gifts, this cheesy collection is a delicious Wisconsin marketing tool.
—Michele Herrmann, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
It is actually designed to be something that appeals across all demographics and all walks of life, as cheesy as that may sound.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Jan. 2026
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Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Either way, below you’ll find the best non-cheesy Valentine’s gifts for men with great taste (or the potential to develop it).
—Irene Richardson, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026
Aside from being a tasty twist on Valentine’s Day gifts, this cheesy collection is a delicious Wisconsin marketing tool.
—Michele Herrmann, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
It is actually designed to be something that appeals across all demographics and all walks of life, as cheesy as that may sound.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheesy
Adjective
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There are significant worries that AI can readily go off the rails or otherwise dispense unsuitable or even egregiously inappropriate mental health advice.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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In April 2025, a tipster submitted an online report alleging an inappropriate relationship between Gilkey-Meisegeier and the student.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The older one does Warners cartoon bits, really old-fashioned, cheap-ass funny vaudeville stuff.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
30 Jan. 2026
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Amazon’s selection, however, renewed my faith in cheap-and-cheerful bottoms.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Most polishes leave behind a tacky residue that builds up over time and attracts dust.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
18 Jan. 2026
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Unconsidered Family Photos Family photos make a house feel like a home, but the way they are displayed (and the photos selected) can be the difference between a personalized and a tacky living room.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
18 Jan. 2026
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Huw is also a terrible planner, placing himself in dangerous situations for no discernible reason, refusing to ask for help or call the police at times when calling the police is the most glaringly obvious move, and generally not communicating with anyone.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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At age 55, Riggle once suffered through decades of heartbreak and terrible Chiefs teams.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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There are significant worries that AI can readily go off the rails or otherwise dispense unsuitable or even egregiously inappropriate mental health advice.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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These turbines operate effectively in regions unsuitable for conventional wind farms, including mountainous terrain and remote coastal areas.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Evening people were 79% more likely to have poor overall heart health compared with those in the intermediate group, the study found.—
Dr. Joseph Wendt,
ABC News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Audits have identified poor planning, weak oversight, and insufficient monitoring of quality and cost.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Grumbly action dramas seem to play well on streaming services this time of year, when awards season is dying down and viewers turn to something a little trashier.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
21 Jan. 2026
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The results don’t feel like beats from a trashy TV show but instead like microcosms of the culture wars, raising uncomfortable questions about what the unscripted space is willing to normalize and gamify in 2026.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
13 Jan. 2026
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Azzi Fudd scored 27 points and Sarah Strong added 26 to help UConn beat Tennessee, handing the Lady Vols their worst loss in the storied rivalry.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Feb. 2026
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To that end, here’s a selection of the best (and most enjoyably bad) literary film and TV coming to streaming services this month.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Cheesy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheesy. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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