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
Dab it on your cheeks for a hint of blush or contour your cheekbones with precision.
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Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 20 Sep. 2024
Each shade features a swirl of two colors to give that multi-dimensional look to your cheekbones, and is packed with a healthy dose of (talc-free) sparkle.
—Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 10 Sep. 2024
Blanchett plays Lilith, a cool-as-a-cucumber bounty hunter with killer cheekbones, a bright red flip (think Run Lola Run with a comb) and a quick trigger finger prone to the swift dispatch of any nuisance.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Aug. 2024
Designed by cult makeup artist Pat McGrath, the blendable products can be applied everywhere from the cheekbones to shoulders and décolletage.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 12 July 2024
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Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 20 Sep. 2024
Each shade features a swirl of two colors to give that multi-dimensional look to your cheekbones, and is packed with a healthy dose of (talc-free) sparkle.
—Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 10 Sep. 2024
Blanchett plays Lilith, a cool-as-a-cucumber bounty hunter with killer cheekbones, a bright red flip (think Run Lola Run with a comb) and a quick trigger finger prone to the swift dispatch of any nuisance.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Aug. 2024
Designed by cult makeup artist Pat McGrath, the blendable products can be applied everywhere from the cheekbones to shoulders and décolletage.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 12 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for cheekbone
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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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