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
Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
The skirt comes in many festive hues, including blush, burgundy, fuchsia, and red.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025
After the pair leave the restaurant, a blushing Leigh makes a bit of a move on Jeffrey, shyly asking him out on a date.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 27 Nov. 2025
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Noun
More women’s options — described as both delicate and durable — are presented in the Blush pack, which showcases blush pink, sandy beige and bold red in high-gloss patent leather.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
The skirt comes in many festive hues, including blush, burgundy, fuchsia, and red.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
Verb
Lip blushing, a semi-permanent tattoo that can enhance the color and shape of your lips, has emerged as a popular beauty treatment, and one that 24-year-old Hon was interested in.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025
After the pair leave the restaurant, a blushing Leigh makes a bit of a move on Jeffrey, shyly asking him out on a date.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 27 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blush
Noun
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From color-coding to elaborate labeling systems, the videos are addictive to watch and often go viral for their satisfying aesthetics (or, in some cases, ASMR).—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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These durable, waterproof luggage sleeves fit squarely over your suitcase in order to protect its shell from scuffs, bumps, and scrapes, all while allowing the color of your luggage to show through.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
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At peak activity, the shower can produce 10 to 20 meteors per hour—with many leaving long, glowing trails and occasionally dazzling fireballs.—
Michael d'Estries,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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Kim shared a glowing photo of her smiley second daughter admiring her braids in the mirror.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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Huxley pointed toward the object's trajectory, brightness and movement as evidence the ball of light matched with the SpaceX launch for Starlink satellites out of California Sunday evening.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
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To start with, the sunlight causes glare, demanding higher sustained brightness to remain usable.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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If the water is shut off, pipes should be fully drained by flushing toilets and running faucets.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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These odors are often exacerbated by high moisture levels from the sinks, showers, tubs, not to mention what gets flushed down our drains.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
22 Jan. 2026
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Woody plants that bloom on old wood should not be cut back in the fall.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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Once the old blooms are removed, place the plant in a warm, bright location and water it regularly throughout the spring and summer.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Kalen DeBoer went from hot seat to crimson ottoman at the end of September, when No. 17 Alabama pushed past No. 5 Georgia at Sanford Stadium.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
3 Dec. 2025
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Riding the rails gives you time to slow down and look at the canopy’s changing hues, from chartreuse to crimson.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Blush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blush. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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