- plural of cheek.
cheeks
Example Sentences
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But Rembrandt’s eyes, mouth and cheeks turn toward and address us, as if his quivering lips might speak.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
He was cradled in her arms - his eyes wide and his cheeks sunken.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
Now white haired with a neatly trimmed beard and sunken cheeks, Bakker’s once upbeat delivery and playful repartee with guests had been replaced by a grim figure.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
In this alternate universe, beautiful people have pig snouts, distorted mouths, and sagging cheeks.
From Slate ● Sep. 2, 2026
Gran’s eyes didn’t move, but they filled with tears, which rolled down the sides of her wrinkled cheeks.
From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff
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