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
Angel Saunders, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Her bright blonde hair was styled in loose curls with a middle part, and her makeup was soft—just pink lips and a touch of blush.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 2 Apr. 2025
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
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Noun
For her glam, Lopez went for a smokey eye and warm tones for her blush, paired with a nude glossy lip.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Her bright blonde hair was styled in loose curls with a middle part, and her makeup was soft—just pink lips and a touch of blush.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blush
Noun
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The darker the color, the more likely an area is to experience unseasonably warm weather.—
Alix Martichoux,
The Hill,
18 Apr. 2025
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The color would make sense for a Northwestern University graduate.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Over 12,000 glowing Amazon ratings back up the hype.—
Becca Blond,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2025
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Trump’s physical on Friday was conducted at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, and his team promised glowing results.—
Haisten Willis,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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On those nights, the moon will be at 40% brightness, which may interfere with viewing, according to the American Meteor Society.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The lamp has a matte-gold finish, provides optimal brightness, and will look perfect on your work desk.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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According to National Geographic, symptoms from consuming the fruit of the tree can occur within about 20 to 30 minutes, as the body’s defense system prompts nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea to flush the poison from the system.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
7 Apr. 2025
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Inspectors unsuccessfully tried to flush an employee restroom toilet four times, which led to a suspension of the shop’s permit.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Get your roses ready for this year’s bloom with spring pruning.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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The phenomenon gets its name from the bloom of the creeping phlox flowers that occurs in early spring, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
12 Apr. 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 22 Apr. 2025.
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