as in lipstick
old-fashioned
a red powder or cream that is used to make your cheeks pinker
She was wearing too much rouge.
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Recent Examples of rouge
Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
The doors close ominously as the rouge student comes in direct contact with Jacob’s skin while patting him on the back for his bravery.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2024
Maggie Jones, New York Times, 19 Dec. 2019
Sharing the catwalk with fellow gender-benders Jazelle and Munroe Bergdorf, Desmond wore his slicked gray hair and rouged cheeks with natural swagger.
—Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2018
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Noun
With her top spy on the verge of going rouge, Mrs. Reed beckons Sam (Ben Whishaw), an assassin and old friend of Helen’s, back to London after a long hiatus and orders him to keep Helen and the organization safe.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
The doors close ominously as the rouge student comes in direct contact with Jacob’s skin while patting him on the back for his bravery.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2024
Verb
That morning, Suzanne had spritzed some of her mother’s favorite perfume on her, put red lipstick on her lips and used some to rouge her cheeks.
—Maggie Jones, New York Times, 19 Dec. 2019
Sharing the catwalk with fellow gender-benders Jazelle and Munroe Bergdorf, Desmond wore his slicked gray hair and rouged cheeks with natural swagger.
—Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rouge
Noun
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Some of her most in-demand, cult-favourite products include: • Colorfix 24-Hour Cream Colour – Arguably the most iconic product in her range, this multi-use pigment can be used as an eyeshadow, blush, lipstick, or even body paint.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Hundreds of videos online can’t be lying: when beauty enthusiasts stress test the performance of this setting spray, product swatches and even lipstick won’t budge after a generous spritz.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
3 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
Noun
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Beyond mascara, Howard suggests looking out for skin-loving ingredients to help boost the texture and efficacy of products.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2025
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The mascara improves the health of lashes and strengthens them to prevent lash loss.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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However, today, blush has easily become one of the all-time favorite makeup products, especially with the younger generation that wants to look extra sun-kissed and blushed.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2025
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To end the week, Gabrielle Union’s long pixie cut and sculpted, blushed skin at Schiaparelli’s front row set the tone for Haute Couture week.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
27 Jan. 2025
Verb
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In order to achieve a flawless, glowing complexion, Scarlett used facial cleansers, mists, hydrating masks and moisturizers.—
Alison Escalante,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The Funghi lantern from Charlap Hyman & Herrero, hand-painted by artist Pilar Almon, glows like an orange moon, casting a halo over the 1970s French Shogun coffee table by Roger Capron and the vintage Tuareg mat from North Africa.—
Vaishnavi Nayel Talawadekar,
Architectural Digest,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Symptoms include vaginal burning, inflammation (reddening of the genital area), irritation, and foul-smelling discharge.—
Wendy Wisner,
Health,
30 Jan. 2025
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Skin flushing generally looks like reddening of the skin.—
Sarah Hudgens,
Health,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Rouge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rouge. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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