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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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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as in pink
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as in embarrassed
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Recent Examples of blushing
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
Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2025
When asked for her top three desert island products, Affleck, of course, mentioned Bio-Oil , with a Dyson hair tool and trio of blushes trailing right behind.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 11 Sep. 2025
Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 12 Aug. 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
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
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Noun
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
Verb
These super soft sheets come in gray, blush, and blue, and somehow toe the line between modern, minimalist bedding, and perfect kids’ bedding.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2025
When asked for her top three desert island products, Affleck, of course, mentioned Bio-Oil , with a Dyson hair tool and trio of blushes trailing right behind.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
Kiernan Shipka’s shimmer finds a home at the inner corners of the eyes, creating a bright, blushing bridal moment.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 12 Aug. 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 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blushing
Noun
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The Digital Paper comes in Cool Grey, Elixir Gold, or Mystery Black colors.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
22 Sep. 2025
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Inspired by the colors of the season—browns and coppers reminiscent of dry leaves falling on the ground and the sunsets of this time of year—this makeup style brings a stunning warmth to the face.—
María Munsuri,
Glamour,
21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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An initial jolt of spicy pink pepper dissipates to reveal a rose dripping in honeyed, ambery sweetness, while its leathery base adds strength, dimension, and something a little bit naughty to this fruity-floral triumph of a scent.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, we were reminded that maroon tones are making their comeback, pale pink cheeks and lids are stealing attention, and dark lips are adding drama.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The judges would look embarrassed and sorrowful.—
Laura Vazquez,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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After defeating the New England Patriots in Week 1 of the new NFL season, the Las Vegas Raiders got embarrassed on Monday by the Los Angeles Chargers at home.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The glow of zodiacal light aligns with the ecliptic — the sun’s path through the zodiac constellations and the plane of the solar system — which is steep at the equator and sloped at mid-northern latitudes.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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For a soft, diffused glow, opt for a linen or paper shade that allows light to permeate the material.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This shrubby plant produces numerous wands of beautiful pinkish-purple blooms.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
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Stewart wore a pinkish brown tweed jacket with a double-breasted silhouette, peaked lapels, structured shoulders with shoulder pads, and gleaming golden buttons.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Photos from their wedding ceremony, which took place at the Carlton Hotel in Prestwick, Scotland, show a tall, dark-haired man in a suit standing among the other guests — and appearing a bit sheepish — per BBC Scotland.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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That’s the only real plot-adjacent snippet in the clip, though there’s also a quick shot of Trump descending the steps of Air Force One with his sheepish-looking lover Satan following behind him.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The punchy liquid stays put and works nicely as underpaint for a glow beneath base makeup, or for stand-alone brightness in multidimensional shades like Starlite (rose gold with shimmer) and Good Vibes (deep fuchsia with pearlescent particles).—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Both of the Pop projectors are rated to deliver 700 lumens of brightness, but the EF62 sports a 4K resolution while the EF61 is full HD.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The only thing left to figure out is when this regime, this flawed rebuild, which began in 2019, stops circling the drain and finally gets flushed.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
15 Sep. 2025
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Flushing Meadows has become the site of flushed cheeks during the final grand slam tournament of the year, with a confrontation over grunting on Saturday serving up the latest evidence of emotions running hot in New York.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Blushing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blushing. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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