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
Also worth checking out: Foreo’s face-sculpting microcurrent device, which Glamour editors say made a noticeable difference on their face (hello, cheekbones!).
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Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2024
Edward is tall, cheekbones for days, and so at home in Oxford that Jacob can’t help but notice.
—Vulture, 22 Dec. 2023
Try drawing a diagonal line going up across each cheek, blending it in, and then applying bronzer on the highest part of your cheekbones using a brush to finish.
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2024
Few wives and mothers are blessed with the cheekbones or designer wardrobe of an IMG model, or the time and resources necessary to be able to make cinnamon rolls from scratch for their husband at a moment’s notice.
—Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2024
And although the French house traditionally snips the ribbons of corsetry, this season marks a return to imperfect looks, with tulle, lace, and pleats married with hair bows and highlighters dancing atop cheekbones for their Spring-Summer 2024 collection.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 23 Jan. 2024
Your cheekbones jut toward what are youth-laden eyes that slide down a prominent nose.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 10 Mar. 2024
Type: Powder Finish: Natural Finish How to apply: Stroke the tops of your cheekbones with a blush brush.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2024
Sophia has sharp cheekbones and golden eyes, molded in the likeness of Audrey Hepburn.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 29 Feb. 2024
Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2024
Edward is tall, cheekbones for days, and so at home in Oxford that Jacob can’t help but notice.
—Vulture, 22 Dec. 2023
Try drawing a diagonal line going up across each cheek, blending it in, and then applying bronzer on the highest part of your cheekbones using a brush to finish.
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2024
Few wives and mothers are blessed with the cheekbones or designer wardrobe of an IMG model, or the time and resources necessary to be able to make cinnamon rolls from scratch for their husband at a moment’s notice.
—Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2024
And although the French house traditionally snips the ribbons of corsetry, this season marks a return to imperfect looks, with tulle, lace, and pleats married with hair bows and highlighters dancing atop cheekbones for their Spring-Summer 2024 collection.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 23 Jan. 2024
Your cheekbones jut toward what are youth-laden eyes that slide down a prominent nose.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 10 Mar. 2024
Type: Powder Finish: Natural Finish How to apply: Stroke the tops of your cheekbones with a blush brush.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2024
Sophia has sharp cheekbones and golden eyes, molded in the likeness of Audrey Hepburn.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 29 Feb. 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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