as in lipstick
old-fashioned
a red powder or cream that is used to make your cheeks pinker
She was wearing too much rouge.
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Recent Examples of rouge
Richard Obert, azcentral, 30 Dec. 2019
That morning, Suzanne had spritzed some of her mother’s favorite perfume on her, put red lipstick on her lips and used some to rouge her cheeks.
—Maggie Jones, New York Times, 19 Dec. 2019
Giorgia Feroldi, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2025
Available in rouge, black and bone colorways, each piece comes in sizes XXS to 2X, with prices ranging from $148 to $278.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Because Chandler was hit with rouging the passer on the play, Hamilton had an untimed down to try to win it from the 2.
—Richard Obert, azcentral, 30 Dec. 2019
That morning, Suzanne had spritzed some of her mother’s favorite perfume on her, put red lipstick on her lips and used some to rouge her cheeks.
—Maggie Jones, New York Times, 19 Dec. 2019
Verb
Some three-dimensional metallic roses grew on their shiny reflective surfaces, with an important symbolism that served as a fit rouge for the entire collection: as fragile objects suddenly petrified, their hardened fragility was the designer’s own.
—Giorgia Feroldi, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2025
Available in rouge, black and bone colorways, each piece comes in sizes XXS to 2X, with prices ranging from $148 to $278.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rouge
Noun
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Their hair and makeup were exquisitely done, with big curls and updos, red lipstick, and vivid eye shadow.—
Alexis Okeowo,
Vogue,
5 Aug. 2025
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Her wallet and coin purse, seemingly endless tubes of lipstick, her sunglasses, leather gloves, a hairbrush, packets of Splenda, a Bic lighter, a bill embedded in the lining of the bag.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
30 July 2025
Verb
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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
Noun
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Hathaway’s eyelashes also looked to be coated in a royal blue mascara; the color melting into her waterline.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
6 Aug. 2025
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That was surely the case for me, someone who loves the look of lashes, but is not the most suited for extensions and absolutely hates taking off mascara at the end of the night.—
Essence,
Essence,
31 July 2025
Verb
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While at dusk, the horizon blushes with coral light as fishing boats drift past the silhouette of Longtou Rock. 5.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Firing off a Hinge message isn’t the same as blushing with a cutie on a kitchen counter.—
Kitty Ruskin,
Time,
26 June 2025
Verb
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Flaky croissants warm in glowing bakeries, accordion notes drift through the air, and lovers linger by the Seine.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts will glow orange, as well.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The skin often reddens; internal organs begin to fail.—
Ariel Saramandi,
The Dial,
29 July 2025
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The normally thick horizon haze could attenuate and redden the sun's light somewhat giving it the appearance of a narrow slice of cantaloupe melon.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Rouge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rouge. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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