as in tail
the part of the body upon which someone sits
he dropped his pants and flashed his cheeks at the opposing team
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Recent Examples of cheeks
And best of all is the way its cocktail of growth factors, peptides, collagen amino acids, and wild yam extract comes together to bring baby cheeks–levels of plumpness to your skin.
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Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Her glam consisted of loose waves, subtle smoky eyeshadow and peachy tones on her cheeks and lips.
—Laney Crawley, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Bring lashes to life with generous coats of L’Oréal Voluminous Mascara (the limit does not exist) and add a hint of flush to cheeks with your favorite rosy blush.
—Karina Hoshikawa, Refinery29, 10 Sep. 2025
Choose products that multitask—like serums that hydrate and brighten, or cream sticks that work on eyes, lips, and cheeks.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
Underneath McCartney’s quick wit, good nature and boyish face with his trademark round eyes and full cheeks lies a hyper competitiveness.
—Caleb Hammond, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
This can result in puffy cheeks, a pointed chin, and the texture of the skin on the face appearing artificial.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
For glam, the star wore her signature blonde hair in waves and kept her complexion fresh by wearing matching peachy tones on her lips and cheeks.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
When he was examined, hospital staff found burns on his cheeks, abdomen and thigh.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Her glam consisted of loose waves, subtle smoky eyeshadow and peachy tones on her cheeks and lips.
—Laney Crawley, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Bring lashes to life with generous coats of L’Oréal Voluminous Mascara (the limit does not exist) and add a hint of flush to cheeks with your favorite rosy blush.
—Karina Hoshikawa, Refinery29, 10 Sep. 2025
Choose products that multitask—like serums that hydrate and brighten, or cream sticks that work on eyes, lips, and cheeks.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
Underneath McCartney’s quick wit, good nature and boyish face with his trademark round eyes and full cheeks lies a hyper competitiveness.
—Caleb Hammond, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
This can result in puffy cheeks, a pointed chin, and the texture of the skin on the face appearing artificial.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
For glam, the star wore her signature blonde hair in waves and kept her complexion fresh by wearing matching peachy tones on her lips and cheeks.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
When he was examined, hospital staff found burns on his cheeks, abdomen and thigh.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheeks
Noun
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There are peacocks everywhere on this island, hundreds of them, maybe thousands, towing their long blue and green tails behind them.—
Sara Stridsberg
September 15,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
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Comets are among the most captivating wanderers of the solar system — icy relics from its earliest days that blaze across the sky with glowing tails and mysterious origins.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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When law enforcement showed up, Davis asked to have his hands cuffed in front of him, so as not to aggravate his bum shoulder.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
16 Sep. 2025
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Celebratory backslaps, encouraging bum-pats and the fall of opposition wickets celebrated en masse are often an indication of a team’s togetherness.—
James Wallace,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The party is also likely to pick up a seat in Utah if GOP lawmakers are forced to redraw their House map.—
The Hill,
The Hill,
18 Sep. 2025
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Throughout Biglari’s numerous attempts to secure board seats at the chain, executives at Cracker Barrel have cited his executive compensation as proof of his ill intentions for the brand.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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An old ram has a bony, sloping rump; a healthy young ram has a more muscular, rounded rump.—
Tim Kelly,
Outdoor Life,
4 Sep. 2025
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His skin was taut with strength; his rump came right off his back like his father’s.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Cheeks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheeks. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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