redden

verb

ˈre-dᵊn How to pronounce redden (audio)
Definition of reddennext
as in to blush
to develop a rosy facial color (as from excitement or embarrassment) his face reddened when she flashed him a dazzling smile

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Recent Examples of redden The researchers suggest that this could mean that the surface of the asteroid had been reddened by exposure to radiation, and the first material to exit the impact came from the surface. — John Timmer, Ars Technica, 28 Feb. 2024 This dust absorbs light from the core, reddening it and making the dust appear rusty brown. — Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024 Longtime Ohio Democratic senator Sherrod Brown, who remained in power despite the state’s reddening hue, came under pressure in his reelection campaign this year to distance himself from transgender ideology. — The Editors, National Review, 25 Nov. 2024 The teacher and education administrator won reelection by 3 percentage points in 2020 and then had one of the fastest growing and rapidly reddening areas of the state added to his district. — Jeffrey Collins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Feb. 2024 See All Example Sentences for redden
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redden
  1. blush
  2. flush
  3. glow
  4. crimson
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  • However, today, blush has easily become one of the all-time favorite makeup products, especially with the younger generation that wants to look extra sun-kissed and blushed.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2025
  • To end the week, Gabrielle Union’s long pixie cut and sculpted, blushed skin at Schiaparelli’s front row set the tone for Haute Couture week.
    — India Espy-Jones, Essence, 27 Jan. 2025
Definition of blush
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  • While details have yet to be flushed out, Florida could wind up paying up to $657 million if it is required to contribute 10% to the cost of the SNAP program.
    — Jeffrey Schweers, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Some evidence suggests that apples may help prevent skin flushing (redness) caused by niacin.
    — Brittany Lubeck, MS, RDN, Verywell Health, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of flush
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  • Luckily, fake tanners is one of the best ways to get glowing quick, without any harm to your skin.
    — Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2025
  • The information about the institute which has avoided the memory hole just sits there, though this makes some of it glow brighter.
    — Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of glow
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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
  • 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
Definition of crimson

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