as in color
a rosy appearance (of the cheeks)
a baby with a healthy blush
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as in to glow
to develop a rosy facial color (as from excitement or embarrassment)
she blushed when she realized she had walked into the boys' bathroom by mistake
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Recent Examples of blush
Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 12 Mar. 2025
The Fila brand ambassador wore her brunette tresses in an updo, while her makeup consisted of rosy blush and brown lip liner.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 22 Jan. 2025
Pop princess, Sabrina Carpenter, is renowned for her prominent pink blushed cheeks.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Because although the blush already comes in six shades, fans have been begging for more to be added.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 12 Mar. 2025
The Fila brand ambassador wore her brunette tresses in an updo, while her makeup consisted of rosy blush and brown lip liner.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
Verb
The show’s host was quick to point out that Jim Jones was still blushing when speaking of her.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 22 Jan. 2025
Pop princess, Sabrina Carpenter, is renowned for her prominent pink blushed cheeks.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blush
Noun
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When playing outdoors, there are many choices in regards to the color of the lens.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
23 Mar. 2025
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The quintessential color of nature meets whimsical architecture in an eccentric and poetic retreat in Rome Photography by Francesco Dolfo March 23, 2025 All products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by our editors.—
Patrizia Piccinini,
Architectural Digest,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Smoke blew around the crater with weak to moderate pressure and firelight was seen at the peak, indicating that the glowing volcanic material was at a shallow depth.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Everything about this adaptation is radiant — from Cinderella’s glowing blue ballgown to the heartrending relationship between the Prince (a dashing Richard Madden) and his aging father (Branagh favorite Derek Jacobi).—
Staff Author,
EW.com,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The study authors believe the early galaxies may have formed more stars, and stars on a more massive scale, than expected, which would also affect the brightness of the galaxy overall.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
20 Mar. 2025
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The 9a’s panel can also reach 2,700 nits of brightness outdoors, compared with a 2,000-nit limit on the 8a.—
Bloomberg,
The Mercury News,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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While details have yet to be flushed out, Florida could wind up paying up to $657 million if it is required to contribute 10% to the cost of the SNAP program.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
Orlando Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2025
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Some evidence suggests that apples may help prevent skin flushing (redness) caused by niacin.—
Brittany Lubeck, MS, RDN,
Verywell Health,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This garden favorite never fails to delight with vibrant, long-lasting blooms that attract an abundance of butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and other pollinators to the garden.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
21 Mar. 2025
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Adorn your altar or living space with spring blooms Flowers are essential in my sacred space, especially during this time of year.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
19 Mar. 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
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“Blush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blush. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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