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noun

Definition of rouge

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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Noun

The word rouge is, after all, a term for blush—derived from the French word for red. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 19 May 2026 My dark hair was in wild, voluminous curls and my sultry makeup was finished with an inviting Chanel rouge lip. — A.r. Carter, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026

Verb

Now, enough rambling and more rouging—below, our editors (and a few makeup artists) chat all things powder blush, including application tips and favorite products. — Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 23 Jan. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for rouge

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Noun

The great Wiest, clad in leopard print and lipstick, slurs and spits her lines.

— Natalia Winkelman, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026
The actress arrived at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theater on Monday in Los Angeles, with bright red lipstick that served as her pop of color.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of lipstick

Verb

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
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

Definition of crimson

Noun

This lash-lengthening Maybelline mascara and a pack of hydrating lip balm from Burt’s Bees, a brand Margot Robbie has worn.

— Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2026
For some, a swipe of mascara (brown or black, depending on your preference) is all that’s needed, while others may prefer a pull of liner for some additional definition.

— Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of mascara

Verb

The sharp cut accented her jawline and directed attention to her face, which was lightly blushed and framed by a ring of black liner around her eyes.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
And one of the best ways to celebrate fall is by going apple picking, as crowd-pleasers like Galas and Honeycrisps begin blushing into their reddish-gold skins.

— Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of blush

Verb

My hair was thick, curly, and lush; my lips were full; my decades-long struggle with hormonal acne slowed to a stop; and my skin glowed.

— Kara Nesvig, Parents, 17 Sep. 2026
Of course the playwright has prepared the way, but the wayward emotions emanating from these inwardly glowing performances are refreshing in work that has the crisp, circumscribed elegance of a mathematical proof.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of glow

Verb

The crimson color stems from that outgoing light being reddened by the overlying layers of gas, much as sunlight scattering through Earth’s atmosphere can tint a sunset red.

— Lee Billings, Scientific American, 12 Aug. 2026
One of them, a shorter, bearded man with a nose reddened and swollen from years of abusing liquor, gave a low whistle.

— Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026

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