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
Played by Charlie Cox, Matt became a fun, reliable go-to for cameos, often providing cheeky comic relief and memorable one-liners while getting other superheroes out of trouble.
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Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2025
The high-waisted bottoms are lightly textured and finished with cheeky back coverage.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 4 Mar. 2025
Apply the lip print tattoo to the back of your shoulder like Carpenter, or apply them all over for a fun and cheeky look.
—Lauryn Jiles, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
Crawford gave the top its red carpet moment at the Mr. & Mrs. Smith premiere in 2005, cementing it as both a supermodel staple and a snapshot of mid-2000s fashion’s cheeky, slogan-loving era.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025
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Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2025
The high-waisted bottoms are lightly textured and finished with cheeky back coverage.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 4 Mar. 2025
Apply the lip print tattoo to the back of your shoulder like Carpenter, or apply them all over for a fun and cheeky look.
—Lauryn Jiles, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
Crawford gave the top its red carpet moment at the Mr. & Mrs. Smith premiere in 2005, cementing it as both a supermodel staple and a snapshot of mid-2000s fashion’s cheeky, slogan-loving era.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheeky
Adjective
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Mid-soul-searching, a wise friend suggested something.—
Jed Brewer,
Rolling Stone,
1 Apr. 2025
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Some are even considering locking up their assets in various types of irrevocable trusts in advanced estate planning transactions without knowing what their exemption amount will be, which candidly is the current wise advice amongst the private wealth planning community.—
Darren T. Case,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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From the lobby to rooms, restaurants, and the rooftop, neutral backdrops are layered with metallic accents, and bold and energetic colors like emerald green, saffron yellow, fiery chili pepper red, and Mediterranean blue.—
Elizabeth Brownfield,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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After years of pandemic fallout, opioid deaths, and declining public trust, the agency needs bold, decisive leadership.—
Michael Mina,
Time,
26 Mar. 2025
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The sassy semi-homemade dressing (featuring Italian dressing, balsamic, honey, and crushed red pepper flakes), the tender sautéed chicken, and the enticing combination of colorful vegetables really help this supper shine.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Mar. 2025
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My final eggless contribution is this sassy chocolate acorn squash mousse for an elegant and easy treat that’s suitable (and delightful) for both Passover, Easter, along with our sad period of egg scarcity and beyond.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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This isn’t a super saucy dish, but the sauce is light and creamy and clings to the pasta and sausage nicely.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2025
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Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal are once again getting saucy at Katz’s Delicatessen.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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Fortunately, Snow White’s newfound enlightenment does not deny her the possibility of romance, although princes are now strictly off-limits; her love interest here is a fetchingly impudent bandit, Jonathan (Andrew Burnap), who is leading a scrappy rebellion against the Evil Queen.—
Justin Chang,
The New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Instead, consumers are blending online and offline experiences, searching for deals online while still visiting physical stores for fresh selections and in-person price comparisons.—
Naveen Jaggi,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Now, with a fresh round of tariffs coming, economists, critics and even some White House allies and advisers are questioning Trump’s tactics and the administration’s tumultuous rollout, which has come in fits and starts.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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If that seems brazen, don’t forget: The Big Ten and SEC used the threat of forming their own football postseason event as a means of seizing control of the College Football Playoff governance structure.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2025
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The most alarming misbehavior was brazen dishonesty.—
Steven Levy,
Wired News,
28 Mar. 2025
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Dolphins fans were more giddy, cocky and optimistic than Philly fans, Buffalo fans, Baltimore fans and San Francisco fans combined.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2025
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In the Mike White directed HBO drama, Schwarzenegger plays Saxon Ratliff, the cocky, finance bro son of a wealthy Southern family.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Cheeky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheeky. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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