In the 1980's women put blush under their cheekbones, but the trend now is to apply it on the cheekbone.
Source: tatoeba (8977296)
Cheekbone
/ˈt͡ʃikˌboʊn/
Synonyms for "cheekbone" (8 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (2)
Noun(2 words)
malar bonezygomatic bone
Strong matches (2)
Noun(2 words)
cheekbonesjugal bone
Related words (4)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: malar bone, zygomatic bone, cheekbones, jugal bone, malar.
- Sentence evidence is available for cheekbone, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "cheekbone".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "cheekbone"
Keep "cheekbone" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "cheekbone" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "cheekbone", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "cheekbone" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
3 entriesCollocations
6 entriescheekbone fracturemalar bonemalar eminenceprominent cheekbonezygomatic archzygomatic bone
Inflections
1 entriesSample sentences
4 total sentences available.
Other injuries included a broken nose, a dislocated shoulder and a hairline fracture of a cheekbone.
Source: tatoeba (11978684)
She was like a Beardsley Salome, he had said. And indeed she had the narrow eyes and the high cheekbone of that creature, and as nearly the sinuosity as is compatible with human symmetry.
Source: wiktionary
A youngish-looking man came up to him, and aggressive-looking type with a hook mouth, a lantern nose, and small beady little cheekbones.
Source: wiktionary
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "cheekbone"?
Closest matches include malar bone, zygomatic bone, cheekbones, jugal bone, malar.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "cheekbone"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.