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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
Like the television series it's based on, Adam West's Batman is cheesy, silly, and often downright dumb, but there's a comic charm to it that hasn't been seen in most films since.
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George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
But don’t use cheesy pick-up lines or play hard to get.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The result is an easy, cheesy casserole that all comes together in a Dutch oven.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2025
The five-star reviews are reason enough to try this extra cheesy recipe.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
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George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
But don’t use cheesy pick-up lines or play hard to get.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The result is an easy, cheesy casserole that all comes together in a Dutch oven.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2025
The five-star reviews are reason enough to try this extra cheesy recipe.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheesy
Adjective
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Bad reviews, inappropriate comments and shabby online engagements have the opposite effect and can potentially leave a permanent mark against the company name.—
Dmitry Malin,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Lively sued Baldoni, the film’s director and co-star, earlier this month for harassment and retaliation, accusing him of a series of inappropriate and offensive interactions during production.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2025
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Signing a replacement who can cover two positions, like Kelly can, would not be cheap, so that must be considered too.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile in 2023 the company discontinued its cheapest basic ad-free option.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Gerulaitis’s gallows humour deflects from the fact that his terrible records against Connors and Borg took a big toll on his confidence.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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While this is terrible for the environment, customer satisfaction, and retailers’ bottom lines, the truth is the industry has created a monster and easy and free returns have become the basic consumer expectation.—
Steve Dennis,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 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 1 Feb. 2025.
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