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cheesy

[chee-zee] / ˈtʃi zi /


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It was day two of the annual Hallmark Christmas Cruise, a sold-out, four-night extravaganza for superfans of the cheesy holiday movies.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026

If I was able to waltz right into NYC’s coveted Carbone without a reservation, I probably wouldn’t think it’s a cheesy, overpriced experience, either.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 28, 2026

"Not to sound cheesy, but it's all about creating those memories and taking photos," Cameron says.

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026

And that volatility is what makes the film so exciting, even when it goes full-tilt cheesy.

From Salon ● Oct. 9, 2026

When they ask him if the gold is real, he’s supposed to tell them “It’s real Stagecoach Pass gold!” with a cheesy southern accent.

From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling

Even when I was 9, Presley struck me as embarrassingly grandiose and cheesier than Wisconsin.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 19, 2026

Delightfully bonkers, and cheesier than a wheel of brie.

From BBC ● Apr. 5, 2023

They're fluffier, pillowier, and cheesier, thanks to a combination of cream cheese and ricotta.

From Salon ● Nov. 27, 2021

The “mean tweets” theme may only be a cloak for these cheesier approaches to her nomination.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 24, 2021

They are best enjoyed somewhere cheesier and more cheerful.

From Washington Post ● Jul. 24, 2019

“That’s the cheesiest photo I’ve ever done,” he said with a smile.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026

“That was the cheesiest, dumbest line, but the absolute best line in that whole thing,” cracked Blaney’s best friend, Bubba Wallace.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 15, 2024

And in the sappiest, cheesiest way, I believe this is how love stories work.

From Salon ● Feb. 14, 2024

And undoubtedly the cheesiest, as he introduces tourists to the river’s wondrous sights with a spiel overflowing with doozies.

From New York Times ● Jul. 29, 2021

I smile back at the little girl even though that cut was the cheesiest thing I’ve ever seen.

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott


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