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or derrière
as in cheeks
the part of the body upon which someone sits
wore a jacket that reached just below the derriere
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Recent Examples of derriere
These gingham shorts are long enough to fully cover my derriere, while still showing off my legs.
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Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2025
The Gypsy top is ultra-flattering yet still supportive while the Hailey Bottoms accentuate your derriere perfectly.
—Rana Good, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
In one of the photos, the Rhode founder teased the brand's upcoming undereye patches — which are not yet available for sale — by playfully placing one squarely on her derriere.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 8 June 2025
Of course, Europe could choose not to get its skates on, but the writing is so clearly on the wall that the trend toward getting off its fat, comfy derriere and stepping up its game is undeniable.
—Clem Chambers, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2025
The Gypsy top is ultra-flattering yet still supportive while the Hailey Bottoms accentuate your derriere perfectly.
—Rana Good, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
In one of the photos, the Rhode founder teased the brand's upcoming undereye patches — which are not yet available for sale — by playfully placing one squarely on her derriere.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 8 June 2025
Of course, Europe could choose not to get its skates on, but the writing is so clearly on the wall that the trend toward getting off its fat, comfy derriere and stepping up its game is undeniable.
—Clem Chambers, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for derriere
Noun
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My cheeks reddened like spring blossoms in the air.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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Declan Rice puffed his cheeks out for what could have been a world-record attempt in cheek-puffing.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Actress Jodie Foster was just photographed toting the perfect hands-free carryall—sort of like a hybrid, crossbody-bag-meets-bum-bag.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
12 Apr. 2026
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Coach told us to be first one to the ball and to make those 50/50 plays, to do it on a bum ankle but still being able to give it my all and leave everything there for my teammates.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The 20,062-seat stadium has a Petco Park vibe, from the artwork and nods to the team’s history located throughout the stadium.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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In advance of the Florida Legislature meeting next week to redraw congressional districts, Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz is decrying the move as a partisan effort to eliminate Democratic seats.—
Jim DeFede,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The president and king wore tails and white waistcoats.—
Elise Taylor,
Vanity Fair,
29 Apr. 2026
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The table revealed that an ovoid body—blunt nose, tapering tail—came closer to aerodynamic perfection than anything else a designer could draw.—
Bill Gourgey,
Popular Science,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Yellow-rumps, as birders call them, have been seen migrating through northern Illinois even in April and late March.—
Sheryl DeVore,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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But there are some companies, like the rump of Motorola or IBM, that hang in, and there are others that have disrupted whole industries and are still on top.—
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CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Derriere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/derriere. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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