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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India Espy-Jones, Essence, 24 Jan. 2025
Liberally buff the blush on the apples of your cheeks, up your cheekbones, across the nose, and finish with a flirty lash.
—Loren Savini, Allure, 22 Jan. 2025
One of Vogue’s favorite facial tools for a glowing, sculpted complexion, the angled roller sculpts the cheekbones and jawline.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2025
So, it was widely speculated that Jim would return for 28 Years Later, and the image that sparked the rumors came from a quick clip in the trailer of a bony figure with Murphy-esque cheekbones emerging from a blossoming field.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Cheekbone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheekbone. Accessed 1 Feb. 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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