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as in pink
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as in embarrassed
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as in glowing
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 blushing
Bill Newcott, National Geographic, 13 Dec. 2019
But when a thorny, unsolved problem arose a boss invariably stood up and pointed to the blushing youngster.
—Brandon R. Brown, Smithsonian, 12 July 2019
And on her wedding day, Paltrow looked every bit the blushing bride.
—Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2018
And then his blushing bride-to-be, fellow host Mika Brzezinski, vigorously defends him on Twitter.
—Fox News, 12 Sep. 2018
Inspired by 2003's Kill Bill, the Western-themed music video opens in a church, with Cardi starring as a blushing bride, with glowy skin and a head full of platinum blond strands blowing in the wind.
—Helena Yeung, Teen Vogue, 22 May 2018
Much like the blushing bride, the six young bridesmaids walked down the aisle in dresses designed by Givenchy‘s Clare Waight Keller, according to a palace statement.
—Maria Pasquini, PEOPLE.com, 19 May 2018
With soft blushing cheeks and a lip color that practically matches, Kate Bosworth looks like a picture-perfect celestial maiden.
—Kathleen Hou, The Cut, 7 May 2018
There could be hundreds of such blushing encounters before the chameleons of two different colors are familiar enough to mate.
—Quanta Magazine, 28 July 2017
Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026
The blushing singer was snapped getting a sweet smooch on the cheek from her big brother while backstage.
—John Russell, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
Foxgloves are a beloved biennial with spikes of tubular flowers blooming in blushing pink and purple tints.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
New Jersey forest cherries, bright yellow, blushing red.
—John McPhee, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Sink and Jupe’s chemistry is palpable, and their first kiss is slow and sweet, with Sink’s face blushing a blazing red.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
Siegel agreed that niacin does have some side effects, including skin blushing.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Our southwest-facing room also rather generously provided a view towards Mount Fuji 60 miles away, all the more impressive when silhouetted against the blushing sunset.
—Stephen Kelly, TheWeek, 26 Mar. 2026
Other videos show the Finder app reimagined with cutesy, anime-style eyes, blushing at the camera, and someone opening a pink blush compact sporting the Apple logo.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
The saxophones and horns of Miller’s Army Air Force Band waft through the house, enveloping the medals on the wall and the photos of a young soldier and his blushing bride.
—Bill Newcott, National Geographic, 13 Dec. 2019
But when a thorny, unsolved problem arose a boss invariably stood up and pointed to the blushing youngster.
—Brandon R. Brown, Smithsonian, 12 July 2019
And on her wedding day, Paltrow looked every bit the blushing bride.
—Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2018
And then his blushing bride-to-be, fellow host Mika Brzezinski, vigorously defends him on Twitter.
—Fox News, 12 Sep. 2018
Inspired by 2003's Kill Bill, the Western-themed music video opens in a church, with Cardi starring as a blushing bride, with glowy skin and a head full of platinum blond strands blowing in the wind.
—Helena Yeung, Teen Vogue, 22 May 2018
Much like the blushing bride, the six young bridesmaids walked down the aisle in dresses designed by Givenchy‘s Clare Waight Keller, according to a palace statement.
—Maria Pasquini, PEOPLE.com, 19 May 2018
With soft blushing cheeks and a lip color that practically matches, Kate Bosworth looks like a picture-perfect celestial maiden.
—Kathleen Hou, The Cut, 7 May 2018
There could be hundreds of such blushing encounters before the chameleons of two different colors are familiar enough to mate.
—Quanta Magazine, 28 July 2017
Verb
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
The blushing singer was snapped getting a sweet smooch on the cheek from her big brother while backstage.
—John Russell, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
Foxgloves are a beloved biennial with spikes of tubular flowers blooming in blushing pink and purple tints.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
New Jersey forest cherries, bright yellow, blushing red.
—John McPhee, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Sink and Jupe’s chemistry is palpable, and their first kiss is slow and sweet, with Sink’s face blushing a blazing red.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
Siegel agreed that niacin does have some side effects, including skin blushing.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Our southwest-facing room also rather generously provided a view towards Mount Fuji 60 miles away, all the more impressive when silhouetted against the blushing sunset.
—Stephen Kelly, TheWeek, 26 Mar. 2026
Other videos show the Finder app reimagined with cutesy, anime-style eyes, blushing at the camera, and someone opening a pink blush compact sporting the Apple logo.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blushing
Adjective
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When so many players are donning pink, arguably the most visible cleats at this year’s tournament are those splashed with any other color.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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Chalky Light Pink Similarly, Saab cautions against chalky light pink paint.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
21 June 2026
Adjective
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Harry was both ‘excited’ and ‘embarrassed’ to bring Meghan there.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
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An embarrassed Penny sprints away, setting off a chain of events that intertwine their lives.—
Sarah Kate Ellis,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Verb
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The pants have close to 6,000 five-star ratings and plenty of glowing reviews to boot.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
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Humans of all ages, in fact, stare dazed into glowing screens.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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The key to modernizing the pinkish-orange color in 2026 is to wear it in loose, easy silhouettes.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
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Behind the pattern, the snakes are typically light brown, coppery or tan, sometimes grayish or pinkish tan, according to the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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The culprit — wearing tinted hippie glasses, a white tank top and a flower-print skirt — responded with a sheepish shrug and a smile.—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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Back then, conventional wisdom still held that achieving pop-music success meant selling your album to a wide range of customers, including some who might have felt sheepish about their purchase.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Hives, flushing, nausea and diarrhea are common.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Another that pops up is that flushing a tick down the toilet is a good way to kill it.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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At Marin’s home, McNulty allegedly used his credit cards, changed the locks while he was hospitalized and flushed cloth napkins down the toilet, clogging the pipes, Vanity Fair reported.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Symptoms of food allergies include hives, flushed skin, itchy sensation in the mouth, tongue swelling and vomiting, among others.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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Matching your belt, shoes, and purse is an easy way to make an outfit feel intentional and look cohesive, and Swift did so by opting for a similarly rich brown leather style.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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Her cheeks boasted dewy, light pink glow, while her lips were lined in a dusty brown hue and dressed in nude gloss.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
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“Blushing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blushing. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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