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
Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 13 May 2025
The applicator wand comes with a soft, brush tip, similar to liquid blush applicators.
—Cierra Black, Essence, 6 May 2025
Maya Silver, Outside Online, 10 Mar. 2025
No American travels abroad without blushing for shame for his country on this subject.
—Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 21 Feb. 2025
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Noun
At times, Cardi could be seen touching Digg’s face, as he was seen planting small kisses on her neck while whispering in her ear — making her blush even more.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 13 May 2025
The applicator wand comes with a soft, brush tip, similar to liquid blush applicators.
—Cierra Black, Essence, 6 May 2025
Verb
Finally, as the name suggests, sunrise and sunset are spectacular times to behold the dunes blushing coral pink—another reason to consider camping here for a night or two.
—Maya Silver, Outside Online, 10 Mar. 2025
No American travels abroad without blushing for shame for his country on this subject.
—Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blush
Noun
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For those looking for extra color choices—rust, purple, and green—consider Biselina’s ruffle duvet cover and shams.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
24 May 2025
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Be sure to check all five colors if your size appears to be sold out.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
24 May 2025
Verb
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The portals glow alluringly, the fountains dance in low light, and the Celestial Carousel is an other-worldly beacon.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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Women made up by Ta love his ability to create the most beautiful, radiant skin in the business, with a light that seems to glow from within.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Both cameras capture good detail and color (for a tablet) without overdoing the brightness.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
21 May 2025
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Other steps to help reduce damage include face masks or glasses made to shield blue light, or just simply lowering the brightness of your phone.—
Joshua Rapp Learn,
Discover Magazine,
21 May 2025
Verb
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Have the Yankees used that fifth inning for motivation or just flushed it?—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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Both teams have lineups flush with guys who can knock down the triple.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
18 May 2025
Noun
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Future Society does not use the DNA to regrow the extinct blooms.—
Nicole Mowbray,
CNN Money,
30 May 2025
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Although the worst of this year’s crisis appears to be over, the center still has its work cut out to tend to the sick animals and prepare for the next bloom.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 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 5 Jun. 2025.
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