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.
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Rachel Raposas, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Then go in and add the luminous highlighter in the classic places, like the tops of cheekbones, Cupid’s bow, corner of eyes, and brow bones.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
With his long blond hair and high cheekbones, Tom Petty looked like a central-casting rock star.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 1 Nov. 2024
This highlighter stick provides a translucent shine, perfect for highlighting your cheekbones and eyelids.
—Jessica Copeland, Rolling Stone, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Cheekbone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheekbone. Accessed 11 Jan. 2025.
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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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