Example Sentences

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The dinosaur had large cheekbones, a broad braincase, and likely a short, deep snout.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

With cheekbones like his, the “Best Actor” hopeful had nowhere to go but down.

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2026

I have high cheekbones, a sharp jaw, outstanding skin.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

Fujii Kaze comes across a bit shy at first, but after he gets comfortable, his quirky sense of humor and high cheekbones evoke a slightly subdued Jack Sparrow.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 8, 2025

She posts a lot of selfies with dramatically contoured cheekbones and intricate eyeliner patterns, and now I can’t stop looking through them.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera