as in wise
displaying or marked by rude boldness
a cheeky comment about something that was none of her business
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Recent Examples of cheeky
April 20 has long been tied to cannabis culture, but in recent years, fast food brands have fully embraced the date—not just with cheeky menu drops but with strategic limited-time promotions.
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Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Roan responds with a cheeky smile to end the video.
—Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 18 Apr. 2025
Last year, the chain added a Big Mac-like burger called the Big Smasher, rolling out a cheeky ad campaign that directlycalled out the Big Mac.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2025
The Duke of Sussex was in childhood known for his own cheeky behavior when in public.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
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Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Roan responds with a cheeky smile to end the video.
—Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 18 Apr. 2025
Last year, the chain added a Big Mac-like burger called the Big Smasher, rolling out a cheeky ad campaign that directlycalled out the Big Mac.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2025
The Duke of Sussex was in childhood known for his own cheeky behavior when in public.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheeky
Adjective
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Guidance and tariffs Dover made a few wise adjustments to its full-year outlook.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
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Deferring college acceptance—postponing enrollment typically for one year—can be a thoughtful strategy when life circumstances, personal goals or practical considerations suggest that waiting might be the wiser path.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Also, the Fed must be free to move quickly to deploy bold strategies, such as its bond-buying campaign during the 2008 financial crisis and emergency lending measures during the COVID-19 recession of 2020, Conti-Brown said.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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From bold predictions about who's walking out with championship gold to sit-downs with WWE superstars on the verge of history, this preshow is serving as your all-access pass into the chaos, glory, and drama that makes WrestleMania the biggest spectacle in sports entertainment.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Tour is for everyone, so bring your friends, coworkers, partners, and those sassy grannies, and join me for an unforgettable night.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2025
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Or, how about the cool, sassy and affordable Monterey Pants ($65 on balticborn.com) in an emerald-and-ivory tropical leaf print?—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Working with Dolce & Gabbana and styled by Ronnie Hart, Tyla chose a look that felt retro (in a saucy Y2K way), yet fresh.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
13 Apr. 2025
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Meaning: Don’t serve saucy chicken wings at a party with an all-white dress code, or a steak that needs to be cut if not everyone can sit down at a dining table.—
Nhu Khue Ngo,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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One chord appears to speak to the other, sounding almost impudent in their simplicity, equal parts ecstatic and heartbreakingly melancholic.—
Sam Davies,
Rolling Stone,
10 Mar. 2025
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In short, Moscow sees Montenegro as both strategically valuable and an impudent upstart that has thumbed its nose at the Russian bear while genuflecting before NATO and Washington.—
Edward P. Joseph,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Dec. 2016
Adjective
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But the losses do suggest Democrats must dig harder for fresh faces and new ideas n their party’s campaign hierarchy.—
Amie Parnes,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
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Like them, Eugene was given more depth and significance in the TV adaptation, providing fresh emotional stakes for longtime fans and newcomers alike.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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That’s about how much the owner of a Los Angeles jewelry store estimates was the value of merchandise stolen by burglars in a brazen heist last weekend.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
16 Apr. 2025
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From the November 2023 issue: Sophie Gilbert on what Madonna knows The brazen sexuality of the video was the whole point.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Isa Briones, who plays the cocky intern Dr. Trinity Santos, remembers Wyle’s note as a kind of challenge.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2025
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Reprising the role of the cocky Naval aviator required the bravery of a real fighter pilot.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Cheeky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheeky. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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