cheekbone
noun
cheek·bone
ˈchēk-ˌbōn 
: the prominence below the eye that is formed by the zygomatic bone
also
: zygomatic bone
Examples of cheekbone in a Sentence
He suffered a broken cheekbone.
She has high cheekbones, like her father.
Recent Examples on the Web
Start by lightly rubbing your right hand across the palm of your opposite hand, then gently stroking from your shoulder down to your elbow, and across your forehead and cheekbones.
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Angela Haupt, TIME, 10 May 2024
From the earthly delights of sculpted cheekbones and smoky eyes to the aquatic allure of iridescent highlights and shimmering glosses, every corner of GOSPEL NYC pulsated with the energy of possibility and the promise of transformation.
—Grace Bukunmi, Essence, 8 May 2024
To top off the look, the actress wore her platinum hair in a cloud-like, gravity-defying hairstyle, and sported a soft, doll-like makeup look complete with blood-orange blush placed high on her cheekbones.
—Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
Galitzine is the ideal costar, his cut-glass cheekbones and sleepy eyes the epitome of boy band beauty.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 2 May 2024
Liberally buff the blush on the apples of your cheeks, up your cheekbones, and across the nose, and finish with a flirty lash.
—Loren Savini, Allure, 25 Apr. 2024
The powders were so pigmented that one tap was enough to bronze up an entire cheekbone.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 25 Apr. 2024
Designed to sit on the cheekbone and lower forehead, the mask-style goggles provide comfort and a snug fit—but without marks around the eyes, a telltale sign of a too-tight fit.
—Ambrosia V. Brody, Parents, 14 Mar. 2024
He’s accused of giving the man a concussion, a broken cheekbone and lacerations.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2024
Angela Haupt, TIME, 10 May 2024
From the earthly delights of sculpted cheekbones and smoky eyes to the aquatic allure of iridescent highlights and shimmering glosses, every corner of GOSPEL NYC pulsated with the energy of possibility and the promise of transformation.
—Grace Bukunmi, Essence, 8 May 2024
To top off the look, the actress wore her platinum hair in a cloud-like, gravity-defying hairstyle, and sported a soft, doll-like makeup look complete with blood-orange blush placed high on her cheekbones.
—Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
Galitzine is the ideal costar, his cut-glass cheekbones and sleepy eyes the epitome of boy band beauty.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 2 May 2024
Liberally buff the blush on the apples of your cheeks, up your cheekbones, and across the nose, and finish with a flirty lash.
—Loren Savini, Allure, 25 Apr. 2024
The powders were so pigmented that one tap was enough to bronze up an entire cheekbone.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 25 Apr. 2024
Designed to sit on the cheekbone and lower forehead, the mask-style goggles provide comfort and a snug fit—but without marks around the eyes, a telltale sign of a too-tight fit.
—Ambrosia V. Brody, Parents, 14 Mar. 2024
He’s accused of giving the man a concussion, a broken cheekbone and lacerations.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2024
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“Cheekbone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheekbone. Accessed 15 May. 2024.
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cheekbone
noun
cheek·bone
ˈchēk-ˈbōn
-ˌbōn
: the bone or the bony ridge below the eye
Medical Definition
cheekbone
noun
cheek·bone
ˈchēk-ˈbōn, -ˌbōn
: the prominence below the eye that is formed by the zygomatic bone
also
: zygomatic bone
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