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
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Virgin Atlantic is a brand known for its flair, and the Clubhouse at LAX, in the Tom Bradley International Terminal, captures that spirit best with a mix of Cali cool and cheeky British personality.
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Nicole Trilivas, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Finally, Green Day did respond, and in characteristically cheeky and slightly self-deprecating fashion.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2025
Listen to this article 4 min Heidi Klum (Getty Images)
Heidi Klum posted a cheeky Instagram reel of herself tanning topless poolside on a lounge chair, wearing nothing but a pair of black bikini bottoms.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 3 May 2025
The Twilight hat serves as a cheeky nod to Lawrence's personal history with the franchise.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 2 May 2025
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Nicole Trilivas, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Finally, Green Day did respond, and in characteristically cheeky and slightly self-deprecating fashion.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2025
Listen to this article 4 min Heidi Klum (Getty Images)
Heidi Klum posted a cheeky Instagram reel of herself tanning topless poolside on a lounge chair, wearing nothing but a pair of black bikini bottoms.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 3 May 2025
The Twilight hat serves as a cheeky nod to Lawrence's personal history with the franchise.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheeky
Adjective
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The one that was pretty impactful for me at Cannes, at least life trajectory wise, probably more impactful than all of those other films, came in 2012.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2025
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If not, while national security, stability, and local shipbuilding growth are important, adding levies to tariffs this year may not be wise.—
Phillip Molnar,
Mercury News,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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The healthcare system is filled with bold promises and complicated policies.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Shoppers can choose between neutral hues including ivory, navy, and brown, or opt for bold yellow, red, or green.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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The new family-friendly version still has plenty to offer, though, namely its colorful blend of Middle Eastern pop, EDM, and reggaeton, and the naturally charismatic Conte, who oozes star quality with every sassy move.—
Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
13 May 2025
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This sassy, spherical astromech droid is the unexpected heart of the new films, injecting the series with both comedy and some surprisingly poignant moments.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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For saucy dishes that typically call for jasmine rice, basmati can be used as an alternative.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
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More than a century later, Heinz is far from the only saucy bean in the game.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 May 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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If the recycling bin is full, go ahead and take it outside to eliminate clutter for a fresh (and pleasant smelling) restart.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
8 May 2025
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Coconut is everywhere too, in fresh, shredded and milk form; Ghazaly uses it as the base for many of his curries.—
Jamie Feldmar,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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That theft is believed to have led to the brazen kidnapping in suburban Connecticut of the parents of one of Lam’s alleged co-conspirators by a crew of thugs from Florida who prosecutors say planned to hold the parents for ransom from their newly rich son.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
15 May 2025
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The brazen shooting of Thompson, in Midtown Manhattan, captured international attention and surfaced deep public resentment toward the healthcare industry.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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But on the occasions when the ball did find him around the box, the cocky assurance that saw him nutmeg Branthwaite en route to scoring a 29-minute hat-trick in last season’s corresponding fixture was nowhere to be seen.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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The Rock, cocky, handsome, and eager to flaunt his wealth and status, facing Stone Cold, the vicious everyman who can’t stand figures of authority.—
Daniel Dockery,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Cheeky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheeky. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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