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.
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The cooling balm can be applied under the eye to tighten and brighten skin, and to the cheekbones for a highlighter effect.
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Jessica Copeland, Rolling Stone, 16 Dec. 2024
Giorgio Armani Fluid Sheer Glow Enhancer in Shade 11, $42
For a subtly bronzed, warming shimmer that sits just atop the cheekbones, look no further than Armani’s liquid highlight.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
The cooling balm can be applied under the eye to tighten and brighten skin, and to the cheekbones for a highlighter effect.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
For a more sculpted look, use the narrow side of the bullet to apply bronzer more precisely to the hairline, jawline, cheekbones, and any other areas that call for some contour.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2024
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“Cheekbone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheekbone. Accessed 22 Dec. 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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