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
Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2025
There is something oddly delightful about a movie that leans into some basic and cheesy ’80s-action-movie machinations — good guys, bad guys, innocent corporate hostages, a rouge hero — and so on.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 21 Feb. 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
The reserve of a select group of noblemen, les talons rouges, signaled a sumptuary code, an inner circle, which explains why so many of the king’s courtiers were posed awkwardly in portraits for the purpose of displaying their trophy steppers.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2025
There is something oddly delightful about a movie that leans into some basic and cheesy ’80s-action-movie machinations — good guys, bad guys, innocent corporate hostages, a rouge hero — and so on.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rouge
Noun
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After nailing Madigan’s position, Satkovich went in to add more lipstick.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
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Although Richards wore her hair in big curls, her natural beauty shined with light, rosy eyeshadow, blush, and lipstick.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
3 Sep. 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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How To Remove Mascara With Detergent A strong, enzymatic detergent may do a better job at removing waterproof mascara.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
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There’s no bigger beauty bummer than buying a brand new mascara, only to apply it and have your lashes littered with clumps.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The kid wore birthday glasses and shook his head at each shot, blushing.—
Bryan Washington,
New Yorker,
7 Sep. 2025
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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
Verb
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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
Verb
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The front lawn falls steeply away from the house and on down to the fence, a garden overgrown with reddening watsonias.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Aug. 2025
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Visible light has been shown to trigger erythema, or skin reddening, in lighter skin.—
Andrea Muraskin,
NPR,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Rouge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rouge. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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