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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
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The Scream actress styled her chest-long dark brown hair in soft curls and accentuated her features with a rose gold eyeshadow and a soft pink flush on her cheekbones and lips.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
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The steady pulsing of milking machines mingled with a thumping musical beat as McAfee marched down the rows, pointing to their light pink udders.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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Jay practically embarrassed Mase, then a pop rapper at Bad Boy Records, not by screaming but by sounding amused.—
Jayson Buford,
Rolling Stone,
3 June 2026
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One partner gets a little embarrassed, but the other lightens the mood and keeps encouraging them.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Cellphone footage shows two glowing red orbs floating across the sky.—
Collin Binkley,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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Speaking about the division race during the teams series this week, New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns offered a glowing assessment of the rival club that has become one of the National League’s toughest opponents.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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The king got his way, and the British empire began recruiting from every corner of the globe, where one in four people—many who looked nothing like his pale, pinkish self—owed him their allegiance and loyalty, having been colonized by the Crown.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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Both snakes are pinkish-tan to grayish-brown, with bands being dark gray, brown or reddish brown.—
Sophie Lindberg,
Kansas City Star,
10 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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More information on the flushing updates can be found here.—
Jessica Riley,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Treatment focuses on flushing caffeine from the body while managing symptoms.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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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
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Previously, the city burned flushed waste, leaving an odor around Blue River and I-435.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
5 May 2026
Adjective
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Two Canada geese and six gangly brown-suède goslings walked among the refuse, while in the near distance the truck horns and the protesters’ chants rose up.—
Ian Frazier,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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Shamaly has light brown skin, an irreverent sense of humor, and a loner’s mien.—
Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
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“Blushing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blushing. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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