rouging

verb

present participle of rouge
as in crimsoning

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rouging
  1. blushing
  2. reddening
  3. blooming
  4. flushing
  5. glowing
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  • Ahead, find more nail artists’ takes on chrome aura nail ideas, from blushing nude tips to sunset hues, to screenshot for your next salon appointment.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 23 June 2026
  • 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
Definition of blushing
Verb
  • There should be no pain or skin reddening during a proper session, and therapists avoid working over active swelling, infection or skin that’s undergone cancer treatment.
    — Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026
  • Rose, though, reddening in the triangle between his eyes and nose, begins to sob.
    — Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 2 June 2026
Definition of reddening
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  • Coneflowers are long-blooming perennials, excellent for gardens and growing along borders.
    — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 7 July 2026
  • The key is choosing varieties that germinate quickly, thrive in warmth, and don't require a long blooming season to put on a show.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 5 July 2026
Definition of blooming
Verb
  • Two Sacramento-area eateries were temporarily shut down by county health inspectors after violations including a cockroach infestation, a clogged sink and a non-flushing toilet.
    — Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
  • Over on the opposite side of the home to the bedroom, the bathroom contains a shower/bathtub, a vanity sink, and a flushing toilet, as well as a washer/dryer.
    — Adam Williams July 08, New Atlas, 8 July 2026
Definition of flushing
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  • All the exquisite details—the man’s glowing salmon-pink tunic, the cherrylike tip of his headdress, the fluffy tassels—are an excuse for pure visual stimulation.
    — Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
  • Noctilucent clouds keep glowing with an oddly cold brightness.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of glowing
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“Rouging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rouging. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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