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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 story follows myriad perspectives—including those of scientists, government officials, billionaires with something to prove, online forum commenters, journalists, and many others—as people try to grapple with the moon’s abrupt transformation and stubborn insistence on remaining cheesy.
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Sarah Lewin Frasier, Scientific American, 5 Dec. 2025
There’s even a savory section, with cheesy sun buns and a mushroom and truffle quiche that explores the full umami spectrum.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2025
Christmas crackers are festive table decorations that make a snapping sound when pulled open, and typically contain a small gift, paper hat and a cheesy joke.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025
The father-daughter duo then appeared to be about to share a kiss in the second sweet shot, with Meadow flashing a cheesy grin directly at the camera in the third photo as her dad gazed at her while smiling.
—Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
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Sarah Lewin Frasier, Scientific American, 5 Dec. 2025
There’s even a savory section, with cheesy sun buns and a mushroom and truffle quiche that explores the full umami spectrum.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2025
Christmas crackers are festive table decorations that make a snapping sound when pulled open, and typically contain a small gift, paper hat and a cheesy joke.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025
The father-daughter duo then appeared to be about to share a kiss in the second sweet shot, with Meadow flashing a cheesy grin directly at the camera in the third photo as her dad gazed at her while smiling.
—Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheesy
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What readers are saying The comments largely focus on the need for the boyfriend to set boundaries with his sister, who exhibits possessive and inappropriate behavior.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
10 Jan. 2026
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The judge seemed to express skepticism toward the defense's argument that officers recovering Mangione's backpack and taking it to the station for examination was inappropriate.—
Christina Fan,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Researchers at Shanghai Jiao Tong University in China have designed a new sodium-sulfur battery with higher power density and discharge capacity than before, enabling a cheaper, safer alternative to lithium-ion batteries.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Fentanyl is cheap, compact, and lethal at microscopic doses, produced through decentralized networks designed to survive disruption.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Below, three interior designers share the color combos that look tacky today—plus offer modern alternatives.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
12 Jan. 2026
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Whether today or five decades ago, every era is marked by designs that are considered cool—and ones that feel tacky.—
Shagun Khare,
Martha Stewart,
10 Jan. 2026
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The groundbreaking research penetrated the last moments of the young nobleman, who suffered a terrible 26 blows.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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History is full of cases where great bands make terrible records, yet history stands speechless at what the Clash accomplished here.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
9 Nov. 2025
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Soils that are high in peat moss are unsuitable for citrus trees.—
Derek Carwood,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Jan. 2026
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These tests, though frequently used in Denmark as part of child protection investigations, were criticized as inappropriate and unsuitable for the people of Greenland and other minorities.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
5 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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In recent games, KU’s communication has been pretty poor on defense and that’s led to players taking (and too often missing) wide-open 3-pointers.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
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At 1:35, the track thrives on a trashy downbeat and swaggering vocal line that suddenly morph into an EDM outro.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
15 Dec. 2025
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This trashy horror-thriller centers on an abused boy (Max Thieriot) who grows up to wreak havoc on a suburban town and the teenager (Lawrence) who cares about him.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
8 Nov. 2025
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Iran is facing its worst drought in decades, raising fears of evacuations in Tehran while threatening the regime’s stability and nuclear ambitions, according to a leading environmental expert.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Keeping bad things out of my body.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Cheesy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheesy. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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