as in blushed
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 reddened
This bright, dust-rich, star-forming galaxy was severely reddened.
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Big Think, 20 Oct. 2025
The manager who is so often the picture of calm had reddened eyes, a hint of melancholy in his voice.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Big Think, 20 Oct. 2025
The manager who is so often the picture of calm had reddened eyes, a hint of melancholy in his voice.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reddened
Verb
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The rest of Robbie’s makeup was light and even-toned, comprised of subtle shadowing under her eyes and blushed lips.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
29 Jan. 2026
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However, today, blush has easily become one of the all-time favorite makeup products, especially with the younger generation that wants to look extra sun-kissed and blushed.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
2 Jan. 2026
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Looking distinctly German in his polo-neck shirt and flushed by the heat, Jaissle pumped his fists and roared, as backroom staff and players scattered in celebration.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Steiner takes a deep breath, flushed with nerves and a dash of guilt, and looks around the table at her bandmates.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
29 Jan. 2026
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Coughlan glowed in Penelope's wedding dress and shared a look with her husband-to-be, Colin.—
Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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DeVanté’s mythical aura glowed so brightly that even future stars struggled to get noticed.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Reddened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reddened. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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