as in color
a rosy appearance (of the cheeks)
a baby with a healthy blush
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as in to glow
to develop a rosy facial color (as from excitement or embarrassment)
she blushed when she realized she had walked into the boys' bathroom by mistake
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Recent Examples of blush
Isabel Garcia, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025
These baked blushes have a marbled effect for a multi-dimensional finish that combines blush and highlighter with every swipe.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 23 Jan. 2025
Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2024
Colbert asked as Carpenter covered her face and blushed.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 13 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Save some space in your makeup bag with this compact lip stain that doubles as blush.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025
These baked blushes have a marbled effect for a multi-dimensional finish that combines blush and highlighter with every swipe.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 23 Jan. 2025
Verb
Her frequent, flirty, faux-bickering visits — more than two dozen over the show’s 11 years — were comic gold, with a nearly blushing David Letterman often barely able to contain his glee.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2024
Colbert asked as Carpenter covered her face and blushed.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blush
Noun
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Pansies have so much personality, with all kinds of streaks and ruffles, and an incredible color range.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Feb. 2025
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Opt for a crisp white color palette for the flooring, walls, and ceiling to reflect natural light and give the porch a clean, timeless look.—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Specifically, the neutrino bumped into some matter and created another type of tiny particle called a muon, which in turn set off a glowing wave of blue photons that the detector could see.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Feb. 2025
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Look at it full and glowing through the window (on All Hallows’ Eve, no less!), and the night so beautifully full of screaming.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The upper-right-hand side of the bar has two areas: one includes the equivalent of notification tray icons, and the other offers quick access to screen brightness, network connection, sound, and Dark Style settings.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
14 Feb. 2025
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But everyone agreed that Girard’s best quality was its brightness—that zing of acidity that balanced its salty, savory bite.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appétit,
13 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The American Kennel Club (AKC) previously explained that some breeds are great with locating prey, some can flush it out for you, and others are better at retrieving it.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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At the end, a flushing lock will send any remaining larval fish and eggs back downstream.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Its blend of black amber plum, vanilla woods, and jasmine blooms creates an earthy and sophisticated combination.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
11 Feb. 2025
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At any point in music time, there is space for a floppy-haired, fresh-faced, four-piece guitar band in the bloom of its youth.—
Lily Moayeri,
SPIN,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The paddle took me along this tranquil, ambling waterway, littered with sea hibiscus flowers in various stages of their daily transition from pale yellow to crimson.—
Naomi Tomky,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2025
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Rhubarb is primarily depicted in various shades of red, but depending on the variety, its color can range from pale green to crimson.—
Aaron Hutcherson,
Washington Post,
1 Apr. 2024
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“Blush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blush. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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