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
Rachel Flynn, People.com, 9 June 2025
Hues like translucent amber, smoky gray, and soft blush pink pair are classic, with a modern flare.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
New Atlas, 30 Apr. 2025
The edition joins a series of artist collaborations that sound similarly impossible and exacting, including the Supreme luggage that was made from 200-plus pieces, and the Alex Israel luggage that blushes like an L.A. sunset, a gentle gradient that required anodized aluminum.
—Elisa Wouk Almino, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The rest of her makeup look included a fresh natural rosy blush with a sparkly bold eye.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 9 June 2025
Hues like translucent amber, smoky gray, and soft blush pink pair are classic, with a modern flare.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Verb
Inside, there’s a big touchscreen, suede details, and so much leather that even Rob Halford would blush.
—New Atlas, 30 Apr. 2025
The edition joins a series of artist collaborations that sound similarly impossible and exacting, including the Supreme luggage that was made from 200-plus pieces, and the Alex Israel luggage that blushes like an L.A. sunset, a gentle gradient that required anodized aluminum.
—Elisa Wouk Almino, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blush
Noun
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This would be a great fit for a home office where multiple people are often printing out full color promotional sheets or invitations.—
Brad Bourque,
Wired News,
29 June 2025
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While some hyperpigmentation-fighting ingredients can be too harsh on skin of color, azelaic acid isn’t one of them.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
29 June 2025
Verb
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The first Tron had played out as a series of face-offs featuring glowing figures against a black background, replicating the blank environment of an arcade screen.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
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Miguel and Angel were grinning maniacs standing in the middle of the set with their arms around each other’s shoulders, like ballplayers after a winning game surrounded by a circle of glowing fans.—
Helen Schulman,
The Atlantic,
26 June 2025
Noun
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The brightness and color reproduction are lackluster, almost as if Acer deliberately found the most middling budget screen possible.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
27 June 2025
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The display is configurable with nine different color schemes, adjustable brightness and more.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Verb
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Elsewhere on the ground floor is the bathroom, which has a shower, sink, and a flushing toilet that can optionally be upgraded to a composting model.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 June 2025
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Rescuers feared the fish would be flushed out to sea and difficult to find.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Massive seaweed blooms now plague Florida, Texas, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Caribbean.—
Marc Benioff,
Time,
24 June 2025
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Tiny yellow stamens inside the blooms create a lovely contrast.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 June 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 3 Jul. 2025.
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