Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rouging
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Cue a raft of social media fancams showing a blushing Mary Bennet being pursued by her handsome, Regency-era bachelors.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2026 -
New Jersey forest cherries, bright yellow, blushing red.—
John McPhee,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Instead, they’re often exposed to ethylene gas, which encourages ripening and reddening.—
Brette Warshaw,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 June 2026
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His huddles at times resemble a family Sunday supper after the conversation turns to politics – everyone yelling, nobody listening, Izzo’s face reddening and a whiteboard left broken, the innocent victim of all the arguing (though they are rumored to be pre-cut to avoid splintering).—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
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The 56-year-old has been mayor of the region of 3 million people since 2017, a period that has seen central Manchester boom, with skyscrapers blooming on postindustrial sites.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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Thyme can take two years after planting to start blooming.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
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More information on the flushing updates can be found here.—
Jessica Riley,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Treatment focuses on flushing caffeine from the body while managing symptoms.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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Cellphone footage shows two glowing red orbs floating across the sky.—
Collin Binkley,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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Speaking about the division race during the teams series this week, New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns offered a glowing assessment of the rival club that has become one of the National League’s toughest opponents.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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“Rouging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rouging. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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