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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
Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 16 Jan. 2026
Timid, pious, and empathic to a fault, the heroine of Mansfield Park spends a good deal of time trembling and blushing.
—Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
Baby pink auras add a blushing effect.
—Taylor Augustin Littlejohn, InStyle, 30 Dec. 2025
Lip blushing, a semi-permanent tattoo that can enhance the color and shape of your lips, has emerged as a popular beauty treatment, and one that 24-year-old Hon was interested in.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025
After the pair leave the restaurant, a blushing Leigh makes a bit of a move on Jeffrey, shyly asking him out on a date.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 27 Nov. 2025
And Prince William would have been forgiven for blushing when Kate pointedly replied that the poster had in fact shown the TV hunk from a famous Levi advert.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
The kid wore birthday glasses and shook his head at each shot, blushing.
—Bryan Washington, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025
The blushing hue works well with neutrals and bold colors alike, bringing a cheerful spin to any room.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2025
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
Weaving reprises Grace MacCaullay, the blushing bride who was forced to lay waste to her wealthy new in-laws during their sadistic rendition of hide-and-seek.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 16 Jan. 2026
Timid, pious, and empathic to a fault, the heroine of Mansfield Park spends a good deal of time trembling and blushing.
—Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
Baby pink auras add a blushing effect.
—Taylor Augustin Littlejohn, InStyle, 30 Dec. 2025
Lip blushing, a semi-permanent tattoo that can enhance the color and shape of your lips, has emerged as a popular beauty treatment, and one that 24-year-old Hon was interested in.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025
After the pair leave the restaurant, a blushing Leigh makes a bit of a move on Jeffrey, shyly asking him out on a date.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 27 Nov. 2025
And Prince William would have been forgiven for blushing when Kate pointedly replied that the poster had in fact shown the TV hunk from a famous Levi advert.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
The kid wore birthday glasses and shook his head at each shot, blushing.
—Bryan Washington, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025
The blushing hue works well with neutrals and bold colors alike, bringing a cheerful spin to any room.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blushing
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With their vibrant pink color and unusual picotee pattern, the flowers of 'Supra Cherry' picotee dianthus will command attention in the garden.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Jan. 2026
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Bieber’s matching barely-there thong was connected to it through a web of black strings on her stomach, showing off her abs and highlighting a pink bow adornment in the center.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The reporter who asked Lynch about the substation seemed embarrassed to be talking about it, and most reasonable people clearly understand that the idea is far-fetched.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
23 Jan. 2026
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There would have been no awkward moment in the office, no teenager too embarrassed to ask questions, no doctor walking on eggshells.—
Anamika Shrimali,
STAT,
21 Jan. 2026
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While the shower’s peak rate is a modest 20 meteors per hour, its swift, bright meteors often leave glowing trails.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Myths like the Paulding Light, a mysterious glowing orb that hovers over the train tracks just across the border.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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However, the Super Bowl LVIII logo in 2024 featured a purple and pinkish-red color, which did not predict the showdown between the Chiefs and the 49ers, as both teams' colors are red and do not incorporate any purple.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The red color comes from a bright red carotenoid pigment that acts like a sunscreen, protecting the algae’s green chlorophyll from harmful UV rays and making snow appear pinkish to reddish.—
Laura Kiniry,
Popular Science,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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If the rookie's intent is to keep playing in order to become more comfortable and get into a groove, that's something he can be commended on, as there are players in the NFL who may become sheepish about starting the week after their first start yields poor individual results.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Nov. 2025
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Putting it simply, Mackenzie’s a dork; a sheepish science guy whose awe of Samus and bumbling demeanor set the duo up as a typical odd couple.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
14 Nov. 2025
Verb
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This is reached by a sliding door and is compact, with space for a vanity sink, a walk-in shower, and a flushing toilet.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Jan. 2026
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If the water is shut off, pipes should be fully drained by flushing toilets and running faucets.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The recent rain the Seven Oaks Dam missed out on flushed down Lytle Creek to the Prado Dam.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
16 Jan. 2026
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Hot flashes are a common symptom of menopause that causes a sudden and unexpected feeling of heat across the upper body that is often accompanied by sweating and flushed skin, according to the Mayo Clinic.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Working in 2 batches and adding more oil between batches if needed, cook chicken in a single layer, undisturbed, until golden brown underneath, about 5 minutes.—
Hana Asbrink,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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These are different enough from the front legs to stay interesting during the build — dew claws and all — but the light-brown slope curved 3x3 corner round pieces are slightly translucent, so the bright yellow underframe tile shows through the corners.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Blushing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blushing. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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