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as in pink
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as in embarrassed
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as in glowing
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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Bill Newcott, National Geographic, 13 Dec. 2019
But when a thorny, unsolved problem arose a boss invariably stood up and pointed to the blushing youngster.
—Brandon R. Brown, Smithsonian, 12 July 2019
There could be hundreds of such blushing encounters before the chameleons of two different colors are familiar enough to mate.
—Quanta Magazine, 28 July 2017
And on her wedding day, Paltrow looked every bit the blushing bride.
—Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2018
And then his blushing bride-to-be, fellow host Mika Brzezinski, vigorously defends him on Twitter.
—Fox News, 12 Sep. 2018
Inspired by 2003's Kill Bill, the Western-themed music video opens in a church, with Cardi starring as a blushing bride, with glowy skin and a head full of platinum blond strands blowing in the wind.
—Helena Yeung, Teen Vogue, 22 May 2018
Much like the blushing bride, the six young bridesmaids walked down the aisle in dresses designed by Givenchy‘s Clare Waight Keller, according to a palace statement.
—Maria Pasquini, PEOPLE.com, 19 May 2018
With soft blushing cheeks and a lip color that practically matches, Kate Bosworth looks like a picture-perfect celestial maiden.
—Kathleen Hou, The Cut, 7 May 2018
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The saxophones and horns of Miller’s Army Air Force Band waft through the house, enveloping the medals on the wall and the photos of a young soldier and his blushing bride.
—Bill Newcott, National Geographic, 13 Dec. 2019
But when a thorny, unsolved problem arose a boss invariably stood up and pointed to the blushing youngster.
—Brandon R. Brown, Smithsonian, 12 July 2019
There could be hundreds of such blushing encounters before the chameleons of two different colors are familiar enough to mate.
—Quanta Magazine, 28 July 2017
And on her wedding day, Paltrow looked every bit the blushing bride.
—Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2018
And then his blushing bride-to-be, fellow host Mika Brzezinski, vigorously defends him on Twitter.
—Fox News, 12 Sep. 2018
Inspired by 2003's Kill Bill, the Western-themed music video opens in a church, with Cardi starring as a blushing bride, with glowy skin and a head full of platinum blond strands blowing in the wind.
—Helena Yeung, Teen Vogue, 22 May 2018
Much like the blushing bride, the six young bridesmaids walked down the aisle in dresses designed by Givenchy‘s Clare Waight Keller, according to a palace statement.
—Maria Pasquini, PEOPLE.com, 19 May 2018
With soft blushing cheeks and a lip color that practically matches, Kate Bosworth looks like a picture-perfect celestial maiden.
—Kathleen Hou, The Cut, 7 May 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blushing
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During Breast Cancer Awareness Month this year, the cruise line organized themed events across its fleet, featuring pink cocktails and desserts, to bring attention to the cause.Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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In the photo, Chan is seen standing next to the statue, sipping out of a mug and wearing a pink robe.Hedy Phillips, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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The Chicago Bears, one week after a brutal Hail Mary loss to the Washington Commanders, were embarrassed by the Arizona Cardinals (5-4) in a 29-9 defeat.Elizabeth Both, NBC News, 4 Nov. 2024
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Phan said in addition to feeling embarrassed by all of the applause, Wudtke was shocked.Stephanie Gallman Jordan, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2024
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Users can see a developing fire on the map, represented by a glowing yellow dot well before its perimeter is reported to the NIFC.Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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What scientists have confirmed, however, is that these fireflies were already glowing during the time of the dinosaurs.Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2024
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Precisely for this reason, what is particularly important is the undertone of the brown lipstick, which can be pinkish or orange to create a continuum with the complexion, avoiding creating disharmonious contrasts.Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2024
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Curing, often using nitrates and nitrites — preservatives that prevent spoilage and preserve meat’s pinkish color — and salt, is one of the more common ways food manufacturers extend the life of modern cold cuts.Keren Landman, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
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Musk has not been sheepish about staking the company’s future on autonomous software.Ryan Hogg, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2024
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The scene where Acuña calls Drake’s mom to tell her that her son is (temporarily) out of the band, while a sheepish Drake stands nearby him, is sufficiently intense to make a viewer cringe with sympathetic embarrassment.Joe Leydon, Variety, 30 Aug. 2024
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As for her glam kept it rosy with flushed cheeks and a pink lip teamed with a effortless updo.Chiara Kim, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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In a selfie shared to Instagram, the star rocked tousled pink hair, which matched her flushed cheeks and rosy pink lip color.Catherine Santino, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
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In the final scene, the one female regular at the Royal, a blowsy barfly well played by Barbara Lowing, is moving toward the bar as Hanna and Liv move decisively in the other direction.Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2023
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The queen of Playland was Laughing Sal, a tall, blowsy figure of fun, with a maniacal laugh.Carl Nolte, San Francisco Chronicle, 23 Mar. 2018
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Contrary to the name, those bears can sometimes be brown.Phil Helsel, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The mega coral is mostly brown, but has some splashes of bright reds, yellows, and blues.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Blushing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blushing. Accessed 20 Nov. 2024.
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