cheeks

Example Sentences

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There is a faint blush on the saint’s cheeks, and his mouth is parted ever so slightly, as if Francis is letting out a gasp of awe.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Briany, with her plump cheeks and full head of dark hair, wasn’t normally this fussy.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

"In your cheeks or just underneath your eyelids, we'll be looking for changes in blood flow when a person is talking or presenting."

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

“Every single day I was on it, all day long,” the Chico, Calif., woman said Thursday, her voice tremulous and her cheeks flushed to the color of her rose maxi dress.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

The pink was draining from her cheeks as she looked at us all.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott