1
as in inappropriate
marked by an obvious lack of style or good taste
cheesy plastic knickknacks lined the fireplace mantel
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as in cheap
of low quality
a cheesy watch that he bought from a sidewalk vendor preying on tourists
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Recent Examples of cheesy
The best cheesy crackers are crispy, tangy and entirely cheesy.
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Jolene Thym, The Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2025
Slow-cooker cowboy casserole is creamy, cheesy, and satisfying.
—Craig Ruff, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2025
Known for its cheesy, rich flavor and soft texture, Panera's Asiago bagel has long been a fan favorite.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Domino’s is celebrating the cheesy week with half-off pizza through Sunday, Jan. 19.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
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Jolene Thym, The Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2025
Slow-cooker cowboy casserole is creamy, cheesy, and satisfying.
—Craig Ruff, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2025
Known for its cheesy, rich flavor and soft texture, Panera's Asiago bagel has long been a fan favorite.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Domino’s is celebrating the cheesy week with half-off pizza through Sunday, Jan. 19.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheesy
Adjective
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This communication is false, inappropriate, and ineffective.—
Rick Porter,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Feb. 2025
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That included establishing a hotline where callers could report abuse and inappropriate behavior by campus faculty and staff.—
Sara Coello,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The cheapest ticket on the resale market was $153 but it was located nearly on top of the arena.—
Scott Dochterman,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
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Re-painting your house is the easiest and cheapest way to do this.—
Aksha Mittapalli,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Most polishes leave behind a tacky residue that builds up over time and attracts dust.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2025
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Primetime fundraisers can be tacky, or at least not the best TV.—
Steven Zeitchik,
The Hollywood Reporter,
13 Jan. 2025
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But to add to what is at stake, former Chelsea head coach Graham Potter, who struggled to win the crowd over during a terrible seven months in charge in 2022-23, is returning as the opposition’s manager for the first time since he was sacked.—
Simon Johnson,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
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And both situations can, of course, be traced directly to the same source: years of terrible leadership by the commissioners and university presidents that end up hurting the athletes — and passing the cost of doing business onto the fans.—
Jon Wilner,
The Mercury News,
3 Feb. 2025
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The following year, regulators ruled that the company is unsuitable to operate its casinos in Sydney and Queensland, placing them under government supervision.—
Yessar Rosendar,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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That's because Blue Origin aims to recover the first stage of the New Glenn rocket, and sea states in the Atlantic Ocean have been unsuitable for an initial attempt to catch the first stage booster on a drone ship.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
11 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Understand that poor sleep hygiene can negatively impact the quantity and quality of sleep.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
24 Jan. 2025
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The Texans’ offensive line was mostly poor this season, unable to consistently protect Stroud.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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And it was assumed that Edward Berger, whose terrifically trashy Conclave was a lock for Best Picture, would be No. 5.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
23 Jan. 2025
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Eating dinner at midnight, watching trashy reality TV, and blaring music through our headphones during a run—this is the spice of life.—
The Editors,
Outside Online,
27 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, while there may still be a secular public school in this community, if only a small handful of students attend this traditional public school, that school will most likely lack the resources of the Lutheran school, and will offer an inferior education.—
Ian Millhiser,
Vox,
28 Jan. 2025
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The period’s stucco product, the common alternative to wood for exteriors, was inferior to today’s, carrying only a one-hour fire rating.—
Richard Olsen,
Forbes,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Cheesy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheesy. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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