blush

noun

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\ ˈbləsh

Definition of blush

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : outward appearance : view at first blush

2 : a reddening of the face especially from shame, modesty, or confusion

3 : a red or rosy tint

4 : a cosmetic applied to the face to give a usually pink color or to accent the cheekbones

blush

verb

blushed; blushing; blushes

Definition of blush (Entry 2 of 2)

intransitive verb

1 : to become red in the face especially from shame, modesty, or confusion

2 : to feel shame or embarrassment

3 : to have a rosy or fresh color : bloom

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Synonyms for blush

Synonyms: Noun

Synonyms: Verb

Examples of blush in a Sentence

Noun The comment brought a blush to her cheeks. The fruit is yellow, with a blush of pink. She put on a little lipstick and blush. Verb He blushed at the compliment. I blush to admit it, but you've caught me in an error.

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Or, there are buzzy staples like Westman Atelier’s blush stick or YSL Beauty’s slim velvety lip. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2022 These cream blush sticks are all equally flattering, pigmented, and blend super well. — The Editors, Town & Country, 22 Apr. 2022 From the mini bag to the skin-tight mini dress, the blush shade stands out amongst the crowd thanks to the long shearling coat that is a statement on its own. — Whitney Perry, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2022 Knitwear featuring Mickey and broomstick-man graphics riffs on the film’s The Sorcerer's Apprentice segment, alongside blush satyr scenery from The Pastoral Symphony. — Roxanne Robinson, Forbes, 9 Apr. 2022 Despite the sweet color, Fox still embodied her typical punk style in the tie-front crop top and miniskirt with thigh-high cutouts, paired with chunky baby-pink sneakers and a blush studded choker. — Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 Apr. 2022 Simpson's outfit also matched the theme with an ensemble consisting of a hot pink blazer, pink mini dress and blush peep-toe sandals with matching sunglasses. — Georgia Slater, PEOPLE.com, 23 Mar. 2022 This is pure pleasure from its copper blush color to its floral aromatics and stone fruit flavors. — Michael Alberty | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 19 Mar. 2022 In fact, even before there was Tarte — the makeup brand started by Maureen Kelly in her one-bedroom apartment in New York City circa 1999 — there was a (very) early version of the blush stick. — Dianna Mazzone, Allure, 15 Mar. 2022 Recent Examples on the Web: Verb This home office sports a warm glow thanks to blush pink walls. — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Mar. 2022 Even fraudsters holding billions in crypto won’t blush at the chance to abscond with a little more fiat. — Ben Mckenzie, The New Republic, 10 Mar. 2022 The modern take on regency beauty features a new MTHRSHP eye palette, glow and blush trio and highlighters, all made to flatter every skin tone. — Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE.com, 10 Dec. 2021 Convention has fled to her innermost shrine there to blush unseen and waste her orisons on a futile prayer. — San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Dec. 2021 Infused with beautifully hydrating cupuacu, sunflower and jojoba oils, this weightless formula delivers a luscious, full-lip look in 5 shades that range from nude to blush to berry in a natural vanilla scent. — Joseph Deacetis, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2021 Her early designs offered romantic, modern silhouettes that were close-cut to the body and embellished with unexpected details, from colorful sashes to blush veils. — CNN, 29 Oct. 2021 Still, Bradley Beal’s 2021 trade value is going to skyrocket in a way that makes early Bitcoin investors blush. — Christopher Dodson, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2021 Perennials with fall foliage changes include switch grass and little bluestem, which can blush plum-purple, burgundy, or golden; the bluestem can get almost pinkish-lavender on its way to finishing warm mocha. — Miri Talabac, baltimoresun.com, 30 Sep. 2021 See More

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