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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
Alternatively, serve it alongside these cheesy and spicy chicken quesadillas, add a side of cilantro-lime rice, or whip up some homemade guacamole to dip extra chips into.
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Martha Stewart, 15 Jan. 2026
That glossy, gorgeous gravy gets spooned over cheesy grits for a fairly classic rendition of this Lowcountry dish.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Our recipes offer choices for every flavor preference—hot and spicy, cheesy, Cajun, curried, tropical, or honey-mustard.
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 14 Jan. 2026
This easy, cheesy casserole leans on easy, affordable ingredients and requires minimal prep.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
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Martha Stewart, 15 Jan. 2026
That glossy, gorgeous gravy gets spooned over cheesy grits for a fairly classic rendition of this Lowcountry dish.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Our recipes offer choices for every flavor preference—hot and spicy, cheesy, Cajun, curried, tropical, or honey-mustard.
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 14 Jan. 2026
This easy, cheesy casserole leans on easy, affordable ingredients and requires minimal prep.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 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,
23 Jan. 2026
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According to the report, 27% of AI toy responses were found to be entirely inappropriate for children.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Currently, the cheapest EVs in Europe sell for about twice that.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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There has been a gradual decline in popularity of pricier, wooden furniture over years as manufacturers found cheaper alternatives to make tables, dressers, bed frames, desks, and more.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
23 Jan. 2026
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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
Adjective
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This gives you a terrible, crushing headache.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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Years later, a recluse with recurring nightmares, her terrible past resurfaces.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
22 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,
25 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
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According to Jabra’s research, 99% of knowledge workers say poor audio quality impacts their online meetings and call quality.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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While the pandemic hit everyone all at once, the recovery from that jolt has taken place on two diverging tracks, with the well-off getting wealthier and the poor getting poorer.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
21 Jan. 2026
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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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Now, but as the statistics and figures come in here in Minneapolis, there's double-digit drops in crime, coupled with a lot of bad people and bad things being taken off of your streets.—
Esme Murphy,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Under President Biden, the FTC and DOJ slowed large transactions, suggesting that all big businesses were bad businesses.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Cheesy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheesy. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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