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as in inappropriate
marked by an obvious lack of style or good taste
cheesy plastic knickknacks lined the fireplace mantel
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as in cheap
of low quality
a cheesy watch that he bought from a sidewalk vendor preying on tourists
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Cubed potatoes, decadent cheesy sauce, and caramelized Ritz crackers to top it off.
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Million Dollar Baked Beans
Savory, sweet, and smoky elements blend together to take traditional baked beans to flavorful new heights – in under an hour.
—Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2024
There is something innately amusing about meaty, cheesy pasta as a sculptural material, but in combination with the mythically ruinous painkiller, comedy and tragedy conspired to forge an unforgettable image-concept.
—Jeff Gibson, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024
Blue: The different shapes that cheesy chips can come in.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Cubed potatoes, decadent cheesy sauce, and caramelized Ritz crackers to top it off.
get the recipe
Million Dollar Baked Beans
Savory, sweet, and smoky elements blend together to take traditional baked beans to flavorful new heights – in under an hour.
—Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2024
There is something innately amusing about meaty, cheesy pasta as a sculptural material, but in combination with the mythically ruinous painkiller, comedy and tragedy conspired to forge an unforgettable image-concept.
—Jeff Gibson, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024
Blue: The different shapes that cheesy chips can come in.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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Court documents obtained by PEOPLE cited irreconcilable differences and inappropriate marital misconduct as the reason, and Cyrus also sought an annulment on the grounds of fraud.Brendan Le, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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The general etiquette missteps while attending an event are not RSVP, not being punctual, not bringing a gift, not making a good impression, inappropriate dress code, not knowing when to leave, not sending a thank you card.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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In previous Black Fridays, Hulu offered viewers subscriptions for as cheap as 99 cents, while Max gave people six months of streaming for just $2.99 monthly.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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But contending with the tsunami of cheaper, fraudulent art is just one challenge in a world where Native artists must navigate a knot of sellers, dealers, museum operators and other gatekeepers who have long tried to define Native art, pushing artists to make what sells.Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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Giving cash doesn’t have to be awkward Despite popular convention that cash presents are gauche, tacky, or uninspired, Post says the annals of etiquette wisdom permit monetary gifts.Allie Volpe, Vox, 19 Nov. 2024
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For a presidential candidate, this is unprecedented, tacky, and yet very American.Richard Behar, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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The offense was terrible once again in a big game, and the defense allowed lots of points once again in a big game.Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2024
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For cedar fever sufferers, that means itchy eyes, runny noses, scratchy throats and generally feeling terrible for weeks.Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Nov. 2024
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The state purchased the area in 1929 after settlers cleared much of the land for farming but found the soil unsuitable.Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Nov. 2024
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The site borders the Sweetwater neighborhood, and the city of Bee Cave claims the industrial nature of the business park is unsuitable for neighboring residents, citing pollution, traffic and noise as issues that could arise.Samantha Greyson, Austin American-Statesman, 23 Aug. 2024
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Exposure to high concentrations can cause people to lose consciousness and can lead to long-term effects such as headaches, poor attention span, poor memory and poor motor function, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.Noelle Phillips, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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More than 40% of pregnant people were exposed to extreme heat, and nearly three-quarters lived in areas with poor air quality, the report found.Erika Edwards, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Workers across the globe are in constant pursuit of work-life balance, looking to grab some me time to maintain a social life or simply watch the latest trashy reality-TV show.Chloe Berger, Fortune, 20 Nov. 2024
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Yet he’s always had an audaciously irreverent flair for mixing up the experimental and the trashy, the futuristic and the old school.Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2024
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The poorest Americans also have access to health care and education systems that, while obviously inferior compared to those enjoyed by rich Americans, are still superior to those of very poor countries.Dylan Matthews, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
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The suit described the online school as inferior to Doe’s previous school.Tyler Kingkade, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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“Cheesy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheesy. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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