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
Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 18 July 2025
If your base is a little off, Douglas says blush and bronzer can course-correct without starting over.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 16 July 2025
Danny Heitman, Christian Science Monitor, 17 June 2025
Johnson’s cheeks were bronzed and lightly blushed, while her lips were kept bare with only a touch of pale pink color.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 6 June 2025
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Noun
Bolstering her penchant for multipurpose beauty products, this features hints of peachy-pinks and shimmery hues similar to those of a highlighter or blush.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 18 July 2025
If your base is a little off, Douglas says blush and bronzer can course-correct without starting over.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 16 July 2025
Verb
But thanks to the marketers of marigolds, trumpet vines, and hydrangeas, my once-bleak inbox now also blushes with cheerful pastels.
—Danny Heitman, Christian Science Monitor, 17 June 2025
Johnson’s cheeks were bronzed and lightly blushed, while her lips were kept bare with only a touch of pale pink color.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blush
Noun
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In Milwaukee, one of the country's most racially segregated cities, where historical redlining has pushed communities of color into more industrial areas, urban heat islands continue to reinforce longstanding inequities.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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But there is no official limit on the myriad other vinyl versions that will be available in stores, including color variations including Custard (Amazon), Baby Pink (indie stores), Violet (Books A Million), and Baby Blue (general retail).—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
23 July 2025
Verb
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Head away from city lights around this time to hunt the glowing band of the Milky Way's core, which can be spotted during the summer months streaming towards the eastern horizon as dusk gives way to night in dark sky locations.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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The spectacle produces about three meteors per hour; look for its shooting stars near the Eridanus constellation, which hangs low in the southeast sky August’s full sturgeon moon will glow in the southeast skies on Aug. 9, with Saturn nearby to the east.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This is equivalent to a quadrupling of sky brightness over the duration of a human childhood (18 years).—
Laurie Winkless,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The team also compared the surface brightness of TOI 1227 with models of stellar evolution.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
18 July 2025
Verb
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The department also works closely with the city’s water service contractors to ensure all fire hydrants throughout the city are properly maintained and flushed annually, with records of each test to support water supply readiness.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 July 2025
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After clearing the clog, run a dishwasher cycle without any dishes or detergent to clean the interior and flush out the drain.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 July 2025
Noun
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Fragrant blooms are adored by butterflies and make aromatic bouquets.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
31 July 2025
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The Bluebonnet Trail draws tens of thousands of visitors each year looking to get a glimpse of the iconic blue blooms at its peak.—
Paris Goodman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 July 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 6 Aug. 2025.
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