cheekbone
noun
cheek·bone
ˈchēk-ˌbōn 
: the prominence below the eye that is formed by the zygomatic bone
also
: zygomatic bone
Examples of cheekbone in a Sentence
He suffered a broken cheekbone.
She has high cheekbones, like her father.
Recent Examples on the Web
Liberally buff the blush on the apples of your cheeks, up your cheekbones, and across the nose, and finish with a flirty lash.
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Loren Savini, Allure, 25 Apr. 2024
The powders were so pigmented that one tap was enough to bronze up an entire cheekbone.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 25 Apr. 2024
Designed to sit on the cheekbone and lower forehead, the mask-style goggles provide comfort and a snug fit—but without marks around the eyes, a telltale sign of a too-tight fit.
—Ambrosia V. Brody, Parents, 14 Mar. 2024
He’s accused of giving the man a concussion, a broken cheekbone and lacerations.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2024
Also worth checking out: Foreo’s face-sculpting microcurrent device, which Glamour editors say made a noticeable difference on their face (hello, cheekbones!).
—Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2024
Edward is tall, cheekbones for days, and so at home in Oxford that Jacob can’t help but notice.
—Vulture, 22 Dec. 2023
Try drawing a diagonal line going up across each cheek, blending it in, and then applying bronzer on the highest part of your cheekbones using a brush to finish.
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2024
Few wives and mothers are blessed with the cheekbones or designer wardrobe of an IMG model, or the time and resources necessary to be able to make cinnamon rolls from scratch for their husband at a moment’s notice.
—Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2024
Loren Savini, Allure, 25 Apr. 2024
The powders were so pigmented that one tap was enough to bronze up an entire cheekbone.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 25 Apr. 2024
Designed to sit on the cheekbone and lower forehead, the mask-style goggles provide comfort and a snug fit—but without marks around the eyes, a telltale sign of a too-tight fit.
—Ambrosia V. Brody, Parents, 14 Mar. 2024
He’s accused of giving the man a concussion, a broken cheekbone and lacerations.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2024
Also worth checking out: Foreo’s face-sculpting microcurrent device, which Glamour editors say made a noticeable difference on their face (hello, cheekbones!).
—Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2024
Edward is tall, cheekbones for days, and so at home in Oxford that Jacob can’t help but notice.
—Vulture, 22 Dec. 2023
Try drawing a diagonal line going up across each cheek, blending it in, and then applying bronzer on the highest part of your cheekbones using a brush to finish.
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2024
Few wives and mothers are blessed with the cheekbones or designer wardrobe of an IMG model, or the time and resources necessary to be able to make cinnamon rolls from scratch for their husband at a moment’s notice.
—Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2024
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“Cheekbone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheekbone. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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cheekbone
noun
cheek·bone
ˈchēk-ˈbōn
-ˌbōn
: the bone or the bony ridge below the eye
Medical Definition
cheekbone
noun
cheek·bone
ˈchēk-ˈbōn, -ˌbōn
: the prominence below the eye that is formed by the zygomatic bone
also
: zygomatic bone
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