How to Use blush in a Sentence

blush

1 of 2 noun

• The comment brought a blush to her cheeks.
• The fruit is yellow, with a blush of pink.
• She put on a little lipstick and blush.
• At first blush, penance seems a bit out of place in a world of protest.
  — Lloyd Daniel Barba, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2023
• The French snobs speak in a style that might make Pepé Le Pew blush.
  — Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2023
• To round off the look, the singer wore her hair parted to one side with a light blush and a bright red lip.
  — Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2023
• Bala Bangles are sold in a slew of colors, like blush pink and sage.
  — Barbara Booth, NBC News, 7 Apr. 2023
• Use a cream blush for a softer and more skin-like effect.
  — Pia Velasco, Allure, 6 Nov. 2023
• Housed in a chic gold tub, the blush is meant to be swiped directly onto your cheeks and/or the tip of your nose.
  — Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 28 Feb. 2023
• Phillips also blended a pink blush to her cheeks for a flushed look.
  — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 6 Mar. 2023
• Forever Skin Glow was used on that day, and like a nice kind of highlight and blush to the cheek.
  — Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, 9 May 2023
• Mark Twain said that humans are the only creatures that blush, or need to.
  — David P. Barash, WSJ, 24 Mar. 2023
• Each is offered in the same three color theme options: cloud, desert, and blush.
  — Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Nov. 2023
• The elegant 25- to 40-petal blooms are a soft yellow with a coral-pink blush and are borne on long stems.
  — Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2023
• Choose from 23 vibrant shades, from blush pink to chocolate brown.
  — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2023
• The stylish weights are available in 1 and 2 pounds and come in six chic colors: sea, charcoal, blush, sage, sand, and shine.
  — Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2023
• As for glam, Sweeney wore a soft-blue eye shadow to match her dress, rosy blush, and a subtle pink lip.
  — Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 24 May 2023
• The look was made complete with cat-eye lashes and face-sculpting blush.
  — Akili King, Essence, 9 Feb. 2024
• Look out for fruit blushes or varying colorations on the skin.
  — Ashia Aubourg, SELF, 26 June 2023
• The set comes in 10 different colors and patterns, from black to blush to rouge toile and celadon toile.
  — Barbara Bellesi Zito, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2024
• The multitasker can be used as blush, a lip tint and a creamy eyeshadow stick.
  — Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
• On her cheeks, nothing too brash, just a faint dusting of coral blush to sculpt and define.
  — Georgia Day, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2024
• Tyla joined in on the trend with nose freckles and shortcake-colored blush.
  — India Espy-Jones, Essence, 22 Jan. 2024
• The blush and bronzer combo is a true match made in makeup heaven.
  — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 23 Jan. 2024
• Her face, always with a glowy effect, stood out thanks to the blush that matched her hair (and the whole color palette of the event, for that matter).
  — Fernanda Pérez Sánchez, Glamour, 12 Sep. 2023
• Crown Princess Mary, 51, sparkled in a tiara and blush gown, while Princess Isabella popped in a bright red gown with her hair in a high ponytail.
  — Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 29 Sep. 2023
• The Bare Necessities bundle is the perfect set for a quick blush and lip look for your tween.
  — Rich Scherr, Parents, 9 Jan. 2024
• Pugh shined in a glitzy blush pink Rodarte dress with a crisscross neckline and soft peplum.
  — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2024
• The venue, décor, dresses and almost everything was a shade of blush, light pinks and rose gold.
  — Cody D. Short | [e-mail], al, 13 June 2023
• The singular blush pink bulb makes this space a perfect blend of elegant and on-trend.
  — Kate McGregor, House Beautiful, 10 May 2023

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blush

2 of 2 verb

• He blushed at the compliment.
• I blush to admit it, but you've caught me in an error.
• Kalani laughed and blushed as the rest of the crowd cheered.
  — Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2023
• Even the pot that called the kettle black should blush.
  — WSJ, 29 July 2022
• The princess accessorized the look with a navy clutch, a white hat, and blush pumps.
  — Amy MacKelden, Harper's BAZAAR, 18 May 2019
• This home office sports a warm glow thanks to blush pink walls.
  — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Mar. 2022
• The Cyrus family just added one blushing bride to the tribe!
  — Maria Pasquini, PEOPLE.com, 4 Nov. 2019
• These give you the flush look without all the fuss, just use your fingers and blush away!
  — Maya Allen, Marie Claire, 19 June 2019
• Here, look how the clouds blush so fiercely; the stark blue winter, so cold and bright.
  — Jenny Qi, The Atlantic, 15 Aug. 2021
• To speak with her colleagues is to blush on her behalf.
  — Willa Paskin, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2018
• The vertical wall of Half Dome’s western face blushed in the late sun.
  — Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 1 Feb. 2023
• It’s all for a fake history, but both seem to blush over the answers.
  — Helen Shaw, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2021
• Here the copywriters should blush, or their noses grow.
  — Tony Rothman, Discover Magazine, 26 Aug. 2015
• Looking to add a dash of blushing tincture to your life?
  — Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 18 July 2023
• Then there’s the Melting Lip Powder that can be used as a lip balm or blush too.
  — Noelle Ike, CNN Underscored, 8 Apr. 2021
• But blush wine (another name for rose) is made from the same grapes used in reds.
  — Eric Velasco, AL.com, 28 June 2017
• Some Hoya blush a lovely red if their leaves get brighter light.
  — Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 15 Sep. 2022
• Haytham made a comment that caused everyone to laugh, and Walid to blush.
  — Luke Mogelson, The New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2017
• The 30 colors range from dark brown to blush pink and just about everything in between, and the $17 sale price makes this a steal.
  — Brittany Vanderbill, Travel + Leisure, 19 Nov. 2023
• This Jouer cosmetics blush duo had long been on our wish list.
  — Daisy Maldonado, SELF, 2 Sep. 2022
• Grab it in one of five neutral colors ranging from olive green to blush pink.
  — Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2023
• But even Saul Goodman may blush at some of the real class-action suits these days.
  — The Editorial Board, WSJ, 3 June 2022
• Their cheeks, which are perfectly blushed, match their glossy pink lips.
  — Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 27 Sep. 2023
• There’s a fine line between highlighter and blush with shimmer.
  — Lindy Segal, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 Sep. 2022
• Finally, at about 6 p.m., with the sky over the lake blushing faintly and dusk just starting to fall, Neise was ready to leave.
  — oregonlive, 19 Mar. 2023
• People with rosacea are more likely to blush and flush than others.
  — Gabrielle Kassel, Health, 25 Aug. 2023
• After an intense soccer game or a dip in the ocean, his cheek will blush slightly, a reminder of that day.
  — Mark Shanahan, BostonGlobe.com, 28 Mar. 2018
• Her cheeks would blush at the slightest hint of embarrassment.
  — R29 Team, refinery29.com, 7 July 2022
• The show still has the ability to make theatergoers gasp and blush — but mostly laugh and laugh some more.
  — Matthew J. Palm, OrlandoSentinel.com, 14 Dec. 2017
• From cream to blush to navy, choosing your favorite will be the most difficult part of this purchase.
  — Adria Greenhauff, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2021

Last Updated: 3 May 2024