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
Fiorella Valdesolo, WSJ, 18 Mar. 2022
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
Henry Alford, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
The actor's dramatic reveal gave way to a second custom look by Tommy Hilfiger, consisting of a rouge tuxedo that offered a contemporary take on Tommy Tartan.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 6 May 2025
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Noun
In ancient Egypt, both men and women were known to rouge their cheeks with a mixture of brownish-red pigment.
—Fiorella Valdesolo, WSJ, 18 Mar. 2022
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
Verb
In the dressing room, after applying lipstick and rouge, Kaliardos plopped a wig of long, stringy brown hair on Costanzo’s head.
—Henry Alford, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
The actor's dramatic reveal gave way to a second custom look by Tommy Hilfiger, consisting of a rouge tuxedo that offered a contemporary take on Tommy Tartan.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rouge
Noun
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Another beginner-friendly strategy is to closely match your lip liner to your lipstick (whether that’s nude, bright red, or deep burgundy) for a crisp and cohesive final look.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
24 Oct. 2025
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The actress paired her white gown with pops of red all over, including her lipstick and her bright red slingback pumps from the Larroudé x Altuzarra collaboration.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Riding the rails gives you time to slow down and look at the canopy’s changing hues, from chartreuse to crimson.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 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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Celebrity makeup artist Wendi Miyake adds that a curler also helps mascara and false lashes blend more seamlessly while holding a curl that lasts.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
18 Oct. 2025
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In the novel, Laura knocks on the door, hoping to borrow mascara, and the girl in question answers the door, even lending her the mascara.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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And Prince William would have been forgiven for blushing when Kate pointedly replied that the poster had in fact shown the TV hunk from a famous Levi advert.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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The Only Murders in the Building actress was the epitome of bridal glam, and went for fluttering lashes, blushed cheeks and peachy pink lips for the occasion.—
Starr Bowenbank,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Shaped like glowing maple leaves, the six-piece set brings all the cozy fall vibes while brightening up driveways, walkways, and garden paths.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Emerald Cave glows bright green when sunlight hits the water just right.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This bright, dust-rich, star-forming galaxy was severely reddened.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Oct. 2025
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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
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“Rouge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rouge. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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