as in lipstick
old-fashioned
a red powder or cream that is used to make your cheeks pinker
She was wearing too much rouge.
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Recent Examples of rouge
Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2024
Prince William walked beside her in a casual suit with a merino knit and tie in the same deep rouge palette.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2024
Maggie Jones, New York Times, 19 Dec. 2019
Sharing the catwalk with fellow gender-benders Jazelle and Munroe Bergdorf, Desmond wore his slicked gray hair and rouged cheeks with natural swagger.
—Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2018
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Noun
The doors close ominously as the rouge student comes in direct contact with Jacob’s skin while patting him on the back for his bravery.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2024
Prince William walked beside her in a casual suit with a merino knit and tie in the same deep rouge palette.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2024
Verb
That morning, Suzanne had spritzed some of her mother’s favorite perfume on her, put red lipstick on her lips and used some to rouge her cheeks.
—Maggie Jones, New York Times, 19 Dec. 2019
Sharing the catwalk with fellow gender-benders Jazelle and Munroe Bergdorf, Desmond wore his slicked gray hair and rouged cheeks with natural swagger.
—Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rouge
Noun
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It’s outfitted with gold hardware and can comfortably hold a phone, lipstick, small wallet, keys, and headphones.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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In an Instagram post on Wednesday, Peck included a photo of himself in a makeup chair featuring the character’s signature smear of lipstick on the face.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them,
6 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
Noun
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Start by curling your natural lashes and applying a light layer of your preferred mascara.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
11 Feb. 2025
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Stephen suggests the double cleansing method to remove all your tubing mascara in one fell swoop.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
5 Feb. 2025
Verb
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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
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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
Verb
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Their phrases, complex yet seemingly effortless, often direct our vision beyond their bodies to others or to the light glowing behind them, as if in reverence of the Amazonian waters and wonders, ever in need of preservation.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
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
Verb
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Symptoms include vaginal burning, inflammation (reddening of the genital area), irritation, and foul-smelling discharge.—
Wendy Wisner,
Health,
30 Jan. 2025
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Skin flushing generally looks like reddening of the skin.—
Sarah Hudgens,
Health,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Rouge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rouge. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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