- plural of cheek.
cheeks
Example Sentences
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In this alternate universe, beautiful people have pig snouts, distorted mouths, and sagging cheeks.
From Slate ● Sep. 2, 2026
Add orange-rimmed eyes with jet-black pupils set against white cheeks, a dashing black under-eye line and a radiant round orange bill hinge, and the puffin looks like something invented by a talented circus makeup artist.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
"In Neapolitan culture, if a child is a little chubby with rosy cheeks, people often think they're healthy."
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
Some supporters hurried to work still wearing Spain jerseys, while others had red and yellow face paint streaked across their cheeks.
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
I cupped his cheeks in my hands, kissed his tiny nose.
From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff
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