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
Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026
For an additional boost, add a touch of blush underneath your eyes.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Martha and the Dutch boy glanced at each other again and blushed.
—Cassandra Neyenesch, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The rounded silhouette comes in eight colorways—from dusty blush to sapphire—that feels bright and playful for an outdoor space in need of mood-lifting decor.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026
For an additional boost, add a touch of blush underneath your eyes.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
Siegel agreed that niacin does have some side effects, including skin blushing.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Martha and the Dutch boy glanced at each other again and blushed.
—Cassandra Neyenesch, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blush
Noun
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Chase Sui Wonders, Rosé, and Amanda Seyfried look coordinated in spring colors at the Tiffany & Co.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Chopped carrots add both color and flavor to this old-fashioned recipe.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Vacation bottled up the cult-favorite scent of their body SPF into a best-selling airy eau de toilette—and best-selling isn’t an understatement, with 38K glowing Amazon reviews.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2026
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Sharon Stone glows in a white pantsuit and sunglasses for the premiere of Magnolia's Normal in Los Angeles on April 15.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Considered a medium strength shower, the Lyrids lack the brightness and abundance that other showers provide.—
Avni Trivedi,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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Despite their different levels of brightness and saturation, both are distinct paint colors that look clean and clearly embody a certain visual aesthetic.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The airbender has not been present in flushing thus far.—
James O'Connell,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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This looks well-proportioned and contains a vanity sink, a walk-in shower, a flushing toilet, and a washer/dryer.—
Adam Williams
April 22,
New Atlas,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Plus, the colorful blooms bring a lot of color.—
Lauren David,
Martha Stewart,
19 Apr. 2026
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Once the days get warmer, even the most scrubbing- and mopping-averse get the itch to wash the windows, polish the floors or make the inside air smell as fresh as the blooms outside.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
19 Apr. 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 23 Apr. 2026.
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