plural blushers
1
: one who blushes
2
3
or blusher veil : a short veil that is worn over the face (as by a bride) and that is often attached to a longer veil
To stay within her $40,000 budget, she is shaving costs by using her mother's veil as her blusher and a relative's center stone in her engagement ring. Jennifer Roddy

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Photo: Getty Images Designed to mimic the effects of the elements, Meghan sported a natural dewy base with blusher angled up to the cheekbone, along with a matching glossy nude lip. Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 11 Feb. 2025 His makeup look consisted of black eyeliner, blusher and a pink lip. Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1586, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of blusher was in 1586

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“Blusher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blusher. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.

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