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noun

ˈbləsh How to pronounce blush (audio)
Definition of blushnext
as in color
a rosy appearance (of the cheeks) a baby with a healthy blush

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blush

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verb

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
Noun
From Everyday Staple to Little Luxury For many people, lip balm was their very first beauty product, long before foundation, mascara, or blush entered the picture. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026 Put simply, blonzer is a hybrid product that combines those two beloved bestsellers (blush, bronzer) into one. — Irene Coltrinari, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2026
Verb
The cost of a ticket on the secondary market to sit anywhere in MSG to watch the Knicks would even make FIFA officials blush. — Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 4 June 2026 Cue a raft of social media fancams showing a blushing Mary Bennet being pursued by her handsome, Regency-era bachelors. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for blush
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blush
  1. color
  2. glow
  3. brightness
  4. flush
  5. bloom
  6. crimson
Noun
  • This fuss-free pair has it all—plenty of color choices, comfy low heels, and a sleek, versatile design that will easily match any outfit, especially mini skirts and dresses.
    — Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The rooms Compared to the vibe in the hotel’s bars and lobby, the rooms are understated and calm with natural colors, herringbone floors, and high ceilings.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of color
Verb
  • Her glowing skin, minimal makeup, and refined hairstyle helped define an ideal of beauty that has endured for generations.
    — Colleen Sullivan, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026
  • After all the glowing testaments to his character, the apartment was startlingly nondescript.
    — Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of glow
Noun
  • In practice, though, adoption remains inconsistent, regulations vary by country, and many vehicles still rely on brute-force brightness rather than precision.
    — Matthew MacConnell, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The Pixel 10a has a 2,424-by-1,080-pixel display, a semi-variable refresh rate ranging from 60Hz to 120Hz, and a whopping 3,000-nit brightness.
    — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of brightness
Verb
  • Rinse the affected area with cold water to flush out as much of the dye as possible.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Let the water flush through for a 30 to 45 seconds before shutting valves and reclosing lines.
    — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of flush
Noun
  • The installation itself required nearly 60,000 blooms, and, as MFF noted, the work behind the scenes extends far beyond him.
    — Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Nelson-Ododa, who turns 26 this month, is on the threshold of stardom midway through her fifth season in The W, her eighth playing the game in Connecticut, but obviously her potential will come to full bloom in another arena, another state.
    — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of bloom
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of crimson

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