as in to blush
to develop a rosy facial color (as from excitement or embarrassment)
his face reddened when she flashed him a dazzling smile
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Recent Examples of redden
Not an eclipsed sunrise but flocks of sandpipers and other shorebirds flocking against a reddening dawn sky.
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Jamie Carter, Space.com, 31 Mar. 2025
This happens as a result of the same optical physics that causes rosy sunrises and sunsets: Earth’s atmosphere scatters blue light but transmits red light, and this reddening increases as more air intervenes, like when the sun is low on the horizon.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2025
Symptoms include vaginal burning, inflammation (reddening of the genital area), irritation, and foul-smelling discharge.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 30 Jan. 2025
Other houseplants can also redden if grown at the higher end of their light level preferences, such as certain begonias and bromeliads.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 12 Dec. 2024
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Jamie Carter, Space.com, 31 Mar. 2025
This happens as a result of the same optical physics that causes rosy sunrises and sunsets: Earth’s atmosphere scatters blue light but transmits red light, and this reddening increases as more air intervenes, like when the sun is low on the horizon.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2025
Symptoms include vaginal burning, inflammation (reddening of the genital area), irritation, and foul-smelling discharge.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 30 Jan. 2025
Other houseplants can also redden if grown at the higher end of their light level preferences, such as certain begonias and bromeliads.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for redden
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In this bathroom, blush pink walls (Farrow & Ball Setting Plaster) are set off by navy blue trim (Hague Blue).—
Kathryn O'Shea-Evans,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Aug. 2025
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Then, as twilight settles, fondue bubbles in timber inns, and the mountains blush with fading light.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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My inner circle also made sure my body angles were flattering, my cheeks — all of them — were flushed and perky, and my facial expressions were authentic and strong.—
Mark Gray,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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If possible, remove the garment and immediately flush the stain with cool running water, which will keep the stain from drying and setting into the fabric.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Sep. 2025
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For observers in Australia, Asia, Africa and parts of Europe, the rise of the full moon will be followed by its journey through Earth’s shadow in space, with its surface glowing reddish-orange for 82 minutes.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Lillusory Scallop Cardigan in Navy, $18 with coupon The sweater is starting to receive five-star ratings and glowing reviews.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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The paddle took me along this tranquil, ambling waterway, littered with sea hibiscus flowers in various stages of their daily transition from pale yellow to crimson.—
Naomi Tomky,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2025
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Rhubarb is primarily depicted in various shades of red, but depending on the variety, its color can range from pale green to crimson.—
Aaron Hutcherson,
Washington Post,
1 Apr. 2024
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“Redden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redden. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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