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 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 blush
Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026
For an additional boost, add a touch of blush underneath your eyes.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
Siegel agreed that niacin does have some side effects, including skin blushing.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
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
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
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Noun
The rounded silhouette comes in eight colorways—from dusty blush to sapphire—that feels bright and playful for an outdoor space in need of mood-lifting decor.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026
For an additional boost, add a touch of blush underneath your eyes.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
The New York Times bestselling author known for her young adult romantasy series Lightlark and her enemies-to-lovers romance Summer in the City, is tackling adult romantasy for the first time with her new novel Starside — a book that will leave you blushing on your morning commute.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
Siegel agreed that niacin does have some side effects, including skin blushing.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blush
Noun
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These teams are growing fiber from bacteria, engineering cotton that comes out of the ground in color and creating silk like fibers from compost.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
27 Apr. 2026
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The centrality of the extra-long flyback chronograph seconds hand (in a straw-yellow color) nods to his belief that the watch is, at heart, an instrument.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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There, surrounded by plush bunny toys, pink lace curtains and a cross on the wall, Slayyyter shoots her dad.—
Andrea Domanick,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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The fragrant white, pink, or purple flower clusters appear in spring.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Howard provides the cops with a box of Nancy’s belongings, which an embarrassed Mary admits to stealing, with it later being revealed that Mary and Howard used to role-play as Nancy and her husband Robert (Joel Kinnaman).—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
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The band felt embarrassed wearing those lame outfits.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But candlemania has gripped the world of interior design, as many crave the soft glow and more natural feel of candlelight, and holders become the ideal vehicle for decor expression without breaking the bank (in most cases).—
Francesca Perry,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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The serum is formulated with nourishing ingredients like glow-boosting niacinamide, firming peptides, and salmon DNA PDRN, a compound that hydrates and smooths while strengthening the skin barrier.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Patel’s illustrations in soft browns and pinkish oranges are appealing, as is Avni, a brown girl with dark, curly hair.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
19 Apr. 2026
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Its pinkish-purple flowers are also magnets for bees, and its marbled, green and white leaves are attractive even when the plant isn’t in bloom.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Sugano walked off the mound with a sheepish grin.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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The video feed suddenly cut out, replaced by a view inside the White Flight Control Room here at NASA's Johnson Space Center while flight controllers prepared a response that sounded a bit sheepish.—
Tariq Malik,
Space.com,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Considered a medium strength shower, the Lyrids lack the brightness and abundance that other showers provide.—
Avni Trivedi,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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Despite their different levels of brightness and saturation, both are distinct paint colors that look clean and clearly embody a certain visual aesthetic.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Makeup Deals Under $25 My current makeup fixations are glowy bases and flushed cheeks.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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The study also found that the highest lead levels appeared in first-draw samples — water that had been sitting in pipes for several hours — while concentrations dropped after the tap was flushed.—
Bridget Shirvell,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Blush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blush. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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