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incarnadining

verb

present participle of incarnadine
as in ruddling

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  1. blooming
  2. blushing
Verb
  • The plants usually begin blooming in late summer or early fall and continue for four to six weeks.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Nearby Locomotive Springs, named for the noise of the water that once rushed up from the earth, is now a stagnant pond with green algae blooming at its edges.
    — Melanie Stetson Freeman, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of blooming
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  • Accent with berries like holly and nandina, which are a pretty blushing orange shade this time of year but will turn red for the holidays.
    — James T. Farmer, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2026
  • As the clock edges toward midnight on October 27, book stores and e-tailers across the globe will be blushing with anticipation.
    — Kyle MacNeill, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of blushing
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“Incarnadining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incarnadining. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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